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Wheeler, Daniel R.

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Nature play: A critical evaluation of current design guidelines.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Nature play: A critical evaluation of current design guidelines./
Author:	Wheeler, Daniel R.
Description:	61 p.
Notes:	Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 54-04.
Contained By:	Masters Abstracts International54-04(E).
Subject:	Landscape architecture. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=1588220
ISBN:	9781321732337

Nature play: A critical evaluation of current design guidelines.
Wheeler, Daniel R.

Nature play: A critical evaluation of current design guidelines. - 61 p.

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 54-04.

Thesis (M.L.A.)--University of Colorado at Denver, 2015.

This thesis critically evaluates the current guidance provided by four organizations on how to develop nature play areas. Childhood obesity rates and psychological issues such as stress and depression are increasing, and research shows this may be related to a lack of childhood connection to outdoor environments. Fewer children play outdoors and appreciate the benefits gained from understanding their local ecology. Landscape architects are in a unique position to affect design and public policy to create spaces that promote an affinity for the outdoors. This thesis reviews and compares design guidance published by four nature play organizations. Elements suggested for designs are presented and compared. To further understand the implications of differing philosophies, two playgrounds with various levels of intervention are analyzed and compared using diagrams and site visits. Both sites have been designed according to nature play guidelines, but the experiences of play differ. One space appears wilder, and the other seems more controlled. The experience created may have implications for the goals of nature play. Guidance should focus more on a minimal intervention approach, the importance of site selection, and a holistic approach to design.

ISBN: 9781321732337Subjects--Topical Terms:

541842
Landscape architecture.

Nature play: A critical evaluation of current design guidelines.
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