More Evidence Greening Schoolyards a Good Idea (03-07-14)
Previous research has shown that educational advantages accrue when vegetation is visible through school windows.
Support Childhood Development
Designing to Support Autistic Users or People with ADHD
People with ASD or ADHD live better lives when places and objects they use are designed to reflect how they experience their physical world.
Designing Playgrounds Where Children Play
Focus on play zones to maximize play.
Playground Exhibition (07-02-13)
The Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh is currently (though August 11) exhibiting The Playground Project.
Environmental Enrichment and Autism
Autistic environments often aim to lower stimulary distractors, but sensory enrichment should not be overlooked.
The Benefits of Designing Nature Into Playgrounds (10-12-12)
Dawn Coe and Cary Springer have confirmed the benefits of incorporating natural elements into children’s play spaces.
Daylighting, How To (06-26-12)
The Daylighting Collaborative presents daylighting design guidelines at the web address noted below.
Noise: Still Unwanted Sound (06-29-11)
Novotney reviews recent research on the psychological experience of noise.
Park Design: New Perspectives
A number of new articles provide insight into good park design.
Children and the Physical Environment
Physical environments have a significant influence on the development of children.
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