Syntax2D is a suite of tools for urban and architectural spatial analysis developed by a team of faculty and students from the U-M's Doctoral Program in Architecture. It currently includes the basic space syntax measures of isovists, axial maps, and visibility graphs, along with some newer features such as path-based measures. The goal of Syntax2D is facilitating space syntax research through consolidation of spatial analysis tools in a user-extensible platform. Syntax2D encourages development of space syntax software through it's open-source code and the establishment of an online collaborative environment.

Syntax2D originated with Professor of Architecture Jim Turner, a pioneer of Computer Aided Design with over 30 years of teaching and research experience with the University of Michigan. For several years, Professor Turner worked with faculty and students, programming custom spatial analysis tools for their research. Over time, this collection of programs became Syntax2D. Several projects at the University are currently using the latest version of the software, available for download from http://www.tcaup.umich.edu/archdoc/syntax2d/.

The software was first demonstrated on June 12, 2007, during the ISSS6 Workshop on New Developments in Space Syntax Software: http://www.spacesyntaxistanbul.itu.edu.tr/program.htm.

Questions or comments about Syntax2D should be sent to s2d-info@umich.edu.

Syntax2D Team

Jim Turner, professor of Architecture

Jean Wineman, professor of Architecture, associate dean for research, chair of the Doctoral Program in Architecture

Sophia Psarra, associate professor of Architecture

Sung Kwon Jung, doctoral program in architecture student

Nicholas Senske, doctoral program in architecture student