Edited by Bruce Grillmeier Grillmeier, Bruce creator text index 2015 monographic eng

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263 p. ill ; (some col) plans : 30cm. 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 may 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 ply space designs that help to encourage strong design and function and fun spaces that children, families, and communities the world over can enjoy. Contents : Foreword by the editor / Bruce Grillmeier 4 -- Preface / Kate Luckraft 6 -- Chapter 1: Understanding play : What is play 10 -- The importance of play 10 -- Two essential elements of play 11 -- Play spaces 11 -- Eight golden rules for excellent play spaces 12 -- Chapter 2: Before designing a play space : Preparations and planning 14 -- Site considerations 14 -- Clarifying the type of play space needed 15 -- Developing a design brief 15 -- Chapter three: Key design issues : Boundaries and fencing 16 -- Play space layout 16 -- Play equipment 17 -- Equipment materials 17 -- Providing natural elements for play 18 -- Planting 19 -- Impact absorbent surfacing 19 -- Play space hazards 22 -- Chapter 4: Standards for major equipment : Platforms, guardrails and protective barriers 26 -- Access methods to play equipment 27 -- Climbing and upper body equipment 29 -- Log rolls 34 -- Merry-go-rounds 34 -- Seesaws 35 -- Slides 36 -- Spring rockers 39 -- Swings 40 -- Fall height and use zones 43 -- Case studies : Far East organization Children's Garden 44 -- Box Hill Gardens 48 -- Adventure Playground in Abu Dhabi 54 -- Hart's Mill Surrounds 62 -- Tumbling Bay Playground 70 -- Active Park, Bells Reach 78 -- Bollygum Regional Playground 84 -- Bonython Park Playspace 92 -- Oddies Creek Playground 98 -- Children's Playground at Bauman Garden 104 -- Ecco Ripley in Brooking Parklands 110 -- The Theater Playground in Malmö 116 -- The Dragon in Mulighedernes Park 122 -- Kristinebergs Slottspark 128 -- Garden of Forking Paths 134 -- Galicia Park 144 -- Street Dome 150 -- Laan van Spartaan 156 -- Merri Park Playspace 162 -- Calamvale District Park 170 -- Darlington Parklands, Yarrabillba 176 -- Interlace Playground 184 -- Energy Carousel Dordrecht 192 -- The Pulse Park 198 -- Clos Layat Park 204 -- Demeio Park 210 -- Diesel Engine 216 -- The Third Planet from the Sun 222 -- Sam + Pam 226 -- Suneden Sensory Playspace 232 -- Emmanuel Primary School 238 -- ACGS Junior School Playground 244 -- Belvue School Playground 250 -- Fuoriclasse in Giardino 256 -- Index 262 -- specialized Include index. Playgrounds Design and Construction Play environments Design and construction Playgrounds Equipment and supplies GV425 G75 2015 9781864706390 pucpr 160309 20241028122328.0 eng