Early Childhood Education and Care Center Design
Focus on outdoor spaces
Focus on outdoor spaces
Vasquez and colleagues studied children’s (their sample was kindergarteners, 3.5 – 6.6 years old) classroom design preferences.
Van Liempd, Oudgenoeg-Paz, and Leseman studied links between childcare center design and kids’ (aged 6 months to 6 years old) behavior.
Pulay and Williamson investigated the response of pre-K students to LED (light emitting diodes) and fluorescent lighting in classrooms.
Ulset and her research team investigated links between time spent outside and cognitive development.
Children and adults respond in different ways to their environments.
Noise levels that are just right
Design can increase kid's activity levels
Applying design research makes it more likely that environments support educational programs.
Appropriate school design has a significant influence on learning and the satisfaction of teachers and students with educational environments.