Classroom 3 Photos Drawings Existing classroom The classroom

Classroom 3 Photos Drawings Existing classroom The classroom I Wish The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Study 1: Raised issues n Windows “ It is good sitting by windows. ” “ Good to have different shape of windows; circle windows” n View “ Having big windows to see outside when you sit on the carpet” n Blinds “ Blue blinds and the pattern are nice; like a piece of sky” The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Study 1: Raised issues n Light (lamps) “Having yellow colour lamps, not white” “It is good to have lights with changing colours, like disco light; then blinds change colour, carpet changes colour. ” n Ceiling “Good to have a ceiling with blue colour or red” The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Study 1: Raised issues n Displays “This is my painting…mine is there. ” n Colour “lots of colours, red, purple, …. ” n Walls “I ‘d like different shape and colours…butterflies or rainbows on the walls. ” n Floors “It is good to have nice carpet, not rough. ” “Good to have a big rainbow on floor” The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Study 1: Raised issues n Storage (cupboard) “ It’s good, lots of room to put things in” n Cloakroom (hangers) “ It looks not nice, not tidy. ” n Flowers (plants) “ It is good to have a corner in classroom lots of flowers, also pictures of flowers” The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

� Children Evaluate Visual Data: Use of smiley/sad faces 1. Colour 2. Light 3. Form 4. Size 5. Material 6. Shape 7. View Number: 26 Happy Not Sure Sad The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Findings of Study 1 Children notice the architectural features of their classroom and their preferences are about: n n n Windows, View, Blinds Light, Displays, Colours Walls, Floors, Ceilings Storage (cupboard) Cloakroom (hangers) Flowers, plants The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Study 2: Research Questions and Aim n ‘What are the friendly and unfriendly places in the school? And why? ’ n ‘What are the places children would like to change according to their preferences? ’ - In a primary (Infant) school with 36 children (in 4 groups of 9) in year 2 (aged between 6 -7) in 2 different classes n To find spaces that are friendly to children and those that feel unfriendly and the reasons The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Methods Visual Strategies: Main Approaches Categories of Methods n Group discussion n Photo elicitation (tour of the school) n Questionnaire (simple table format) The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Study 2: Friendly places (outdoors) n Wild life garden “ You see creatures, frogs…it is peaceful. ” n Banking “ Nice in summer (grass)…fun, using your body, doing cartwheel. ” n Playground “ Playtime…meet friends” The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture

Study 2: Friendly places (indoors) n Classroom 9 “ Colourful, look nice, nicely decorated. ” n Head teacher’s office “ You get stickers for good work … teddy bear!” n ICT suite “ Good time on computers…fun, share equipment” The University of Sheffield - School of Architecture