Playing Outside, Religion, and Aesthetics (04-25-14)
Children who play outside more may be more religious and attuned to aesthetic issues.
Children who play outside more may be more religious and attuned to aesthetic issues.
Therapeutic gardens/landscapes can make a big difference in users' lives. Research leads to practical design suggestions that optimize user experience of these spaces.
Creating playgrounds that encourage physical activity is one way to help keep young people from becoming obese.
What are the features of a green urban network that’s perceived to be of good quality?
Focus on play zones to maximize play.
Being in a greener, natural environment “makes people feel better in the long run.”
The Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh is currently (though August 11) exhibiting The Playground Project.
Ziv and Doley studied ways to reduce playground bullying among 6th graders.
Research by ophthalmologists indicates that when children spend time outdoors at recess, they are less likely to be nearsighted.
Dawn Coe and Cary Springer have confirmed the benefits of incorporating natural elements into children’s play spaces.