It is very very sad to hear about it...
I am honored to have the opportunity to communicate with Alasdair here, on jiscmail. I was a very early beginner in using Depthmap, and there was some issues that I could not resolve. He replied in a few hours, and gave very clear and detailed recommendations. He reacted to my troubles very seriously. I would never believe that kind of great researchers, the man who is one of theory founders, could be so friendly and so kind to me, another one student from another country.
I have read his messages on jiscmail. He was always ready to help, to explain, and it did not matter for him who are you. And all his publications are comprehensive, but very clear to understand, he could make very complicated things simple.
Alasdair has left great things for all space syntax researches and many new generations to come. He was the man of genius.
Without him, I would never start the research I have. He has really changed my life.
Thanks for everything you have done for us.
You will be missed for all us.
Alexander
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