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100 1 _aGrillmeier, Bruce
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245 1 0 _aOutdoor Play Spaces for Children :
_bEdited by Bruce Grillmeier.
_htxt
264 _aAustralia :
_bThe Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd ,
_c2015.
300 _a263 p.
_bill ; (some col) plans :
_c30cm.
_fbook
336 _2rdacontent
_atext
_btxt
337 _2rdamedia
_aunmediaded
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338 _2rdacarrier
_avolume
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500 _aInclude index.
505 _aContents : 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 --
505 _aCase 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 --
520 _aHigh 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.
650 0 _aPlaygrounds
_xDesign and Construction.
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_2Local
650 0 _aPlay environments.
_xDesign and construction.
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_2Local
650 0 0 _aPlaygrounds
_xEquipment and supplies.
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