Outdoor play spaces for children / edited by Bruce Grillmeier.

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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Mulgrave, Victoria : Images Publishing, 2015.
Description
263 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm

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    High-quality, integrated play space design is imperative in helping to attract children and families, and for the playground to become a valued part of the local environment. Good design is a good investment - poor quality or unimaginative spaces will not be attractive to children; the play space may not be valued by the local community and may fall into disuse and disrepair. This detailed book examines key drivers in best play space designs: it investigates the importance of play, preparations and planning, how to develop a strong design brief, good layout, choosing the right equipment materials for the type of space, and how to incorporate the best natural elements into the play space design. This strong reference also describes key design issues, such as boundaries and fencing issues, along with standards for major equipment, including platforms, guardrails and protective barriers. There's also a comprehensive section on hazards and dangers. The book showcases an international range of projects divided into three major case study themes: play spaces in parks, communities and schools, with each case study illuminated by informative narrative text descriptions, and accompanied by rich, full-color photography, detailed diagrams and illustrations.
    Notes
    Includes index.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (page 43) and index.
    Contents
    • Foreword by the editor / Bruce Grillmeier
    • Preface / Kate Luckraft
    • Chapter 1: Understanding play. What is play; The importance of play; Two essential elements of play; Play spaces; Eight golden rules for excellent play spaces
    • Chapter 2: Before designing a play space. Preparations and planning; Site considerations; Clarifying the type of play space needed; Developing a design brief
    • Chapter three: Key design issues. Boundaries and fencing; Play space layout; Play equipment; Equipment materials; Providing natural elements for play; Planting; Impact absorbent surfacing; Play space hazards
    • Chapter 4: Standards for major equipment. Platforms, guardrails and protective barriers; Access methods to play equipment; Climbing and upper body equipment; Log rolls; Merry-go-rounds; Seesaws; Slides; Spring rockers; Swings; Fall height and use zones.
    • Case studies. Far East organization Children's Garden; Box Hill Gardens; Adventure Playground in Abu Dhabi; Hart's Mill Surrounds; Tumbling Bay Playground; Active Park, Bells Reach; Bollygum Regional Playground; Bonython Park Playspace; Oddies Creek Playground; Children's Playground at Bauman Garden; Ecco Ripley in Brooking Parklands; The Theater Playground in Malmö; The Dragon in Mulighedernes Park; Kristinebergs Slottspark; Garden of Forking Paths; Galicia Park; Street Dome; Laan van Spartaan; Merri Park Playspace; Calamvale District Park; Darlington Parklands, Yarrabillba; Interlace Playground; Energy Carousel Dordrecht; The Pulse Park; Clos Layat Park; Demeio Park; Diesel Engine; The Third Planet from the Sun; Sam + Pam; Suneden Sensory Playspace; Emmanuel Primary School; ACGS Junior School Playground; Belvue School Playground; Fuoriclasse in Giardino.
    ISBN
    • 9781864706390 (hbk.)
    • 1864706392 (hbk.)
    OCLC
    905087517
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