Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Ina VLADIMIR (ASIMINEI), Mirela COJOCARIU
Play is essential for the harmonious development of children. Playing outdoors brings with it a multitude of well-known benefits. The presence of playgrounds in the urban environment becomes all the more important as children's connection with the natural environment becomes increasingly precarious. The appearance of standardized play equipment unfortunately omitted the primary need of children to discover the surrounding environment through challenges. The stereotyped design practiced in the arrangement of play spaces reduces the possibilities of developing a child's personality and expressing his creativity. The present study aims to address the importance of designing play spaces with a natural concept that will contribute positively to the cognitive development, creative thinking, flexibility, and adaptability of children to various situations. The paper proposes solutions for their correct utilization by providing them with equipment made of carefully selected natural materials and integrated in an appropriate compositional environment. The final goal is to develop some good practice models that can later be implemented in the network of urban spaces intended for children in the city of Iași.
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