• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2008

The purpose of this study is to classify playground types according to the physical characteristics of playgrounds in child care facilities, to analyze the needs of care-givers and to evaluate the adequacy of playgrounds according to playground types. The specific areas discussed in this study were the evaluation of the adequacy in the physical characteristics of playgrounds for children's outdoor play activities by the care-givers, who assist in the outdoor play activities of children and manage safety in the playground, and a report on playground requirements of them. Data was collected from field survey carried out to investigate the physical characteristics of playgrounds of 21 child care facilities. This survey incorporated a structured-questionnaire for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy of the physical characteristics of playgrounds (location and size of the playground, play equipments, the composition of play areas, ground covers, and location of sidewalk in the playground) by the 181 care-givers from the facilities and investigating the needs of them. The major results showed the following. 1) In field survey, it was observed that while the location and the size of the playgrounds varied widely, ground cover, play equipments, and the composition of play area turned out to be identical, regardless of the location and the size of the playgrounds. 2) The playgrounds were classified into five types according to the number of children and the size of the playground. The five types include A-type as a large-scale facility/smallsize playground, B-type as a small-scale facility/large-size playground, C-type as a small-scale facility/small-size playground, D-type as a middle-scale facility/large-size playground, and E-type as a large-scale facility/large-size playground. 3) The adequacy of the physical characteristics of playground in the D-type was evaluated to be higher than that of the other types. The adequacy of the C-type playground was evaluated to be lower than that of the other types in terms of size and the composition of play areas within the playground. 4) The care-givers of the D-type and the E-type playground expressed a desire to install various play equipments, while the care-givers of the C-type playground did not wish to install play equipment. 5) Various outdoor play areas were needed in the D-type playground.

• 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.90-97
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• 2016

As the paradigm which emphasizes nurturing creative elites is introduced, more attention has been paid to children playing and their creativity. This change means that the importance of creativity is emphasized in the education of children, and furthermore, playgrounds which focus on creativity and imagination are needed. Therefore, this study examines the spatial characteristics of playgrounds for children and suggested strategies to improve them. There are five spatial characteristics of a creative playground: aesthetics, being eco-friendly, exploration, challenging and variable. Through the five characteristics, playgrounds were analysed based on ten expressive elements and the results are summarized: Creative playgrounds for children should have an attractive design with sculptural elements which stimulate children to be excited through associable shapes and abstract colors. Second, shelter type structures and a flexible flow design are needed so that children can feel free and be encouraged to explore in diverse ways. Third, as playgrounds for children provide spaces for rest in addition to play, organic facilities and eco-friendly materials for the rest space should to be used. Fourth, as childhood is a period when emotional, cognitive and physical development are achieved, organic geographical features and atypical facilities should be provided so that children can acquire extensive skills and join in physical activities. Finally, creative playgrounds for children should have mobile or variable facilities which consider the characteristics of children who want to do diverse activities and play different games. This study analysed playgrounds for children and suggested strategies to improve them. For successful design and use of creative playgrounds, it is suggested that intensive research on them and consultation with experts should be considered.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.673-680
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• 2017

공원 산책로 및 관광지의 포장재로서 목재 칩-우레탄 수지 혼합물의 연구 및 상업화가 진행 중에 있다. 본 연구에서는 활발한 몸동작이 일어나는 놀이터에서 이러한 포장재의 이용을 확대하기 위한 방안을 강구하고자 하였다. 이를 위해, 목재 칩 (10mm 체를 통과하고 3mm 체에 남는 것)의 일부 또는 전부를 톱밥으로 대체한 목질 포장재의 물리적 성질 및 안전성을 실험에 의해 검토하였다. 우레탄 수지, 톱밥 및 목재 칩의 혼합비를 변화시켜 인장 강도, 휨강도, 탄성계수, 미끄럼 저항성, 충격 흡수성, 중금속 함량 및 용출 시험을 실시하였다. 그 결과, 톱밥과 목재 칩의 총 질량에 대한 수지의 질량비가 1.0 및 1.2이고, 톱밥과 목재 칩의 총 질량에 대한 톱밥의 질량비가 0~0.4인 시험체의 경우, KS F 3888-2의 표준을 대체로 만족함으로써 놀이터 등에서의 이용 가능성을 확인하였다. 그러나 목질 재료로 톱밥만을 사용한 경우에는 충격 흡수성이 기준치를 밑돌고, 규정된 인장 강도를 확보하기 위해서 톱밥과 수지의 질량비는 1.2 이상을 필요로 하는 것으로 나타났다.