Playground Design for Schoolboys and Teenagers
https://doi.org/10.31675/1607-1859-2025-27-3-50-63
EDN: GFCPTZ
Abstract
It is necessary to create playgrounds for schoolboys and teenagers that meet modern requirements for safety, functionality and physical activity. Existing venues often do not consider specific needs of this age group, and do not provide a sufficient level of physical exertion and social interaction.
Purpose: The development of recommendations for the design of playgrounds that take into account age and psychological characteristics of schoolboys and teenagers as well as ensure safety and healthy lifestyle.
Methodology: The analysis of the experience in design of such sites, discussion of modern materials and structures, and optimum functional zoning. The literature review of playground design.
Research finding: The key characteristics are given to playground design for this age group.
About the Authors
Kh. V. Mitsaeva
Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Khava V. Mitsaeva, Research Assistant
2, Solyanaya Sq., 634003, Tomsk
E. N. Polyakov
Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Evgeny N. Polyakov, DSc, Professor
2, Solyanaya Sq., 634003, Tomsk
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Review
For citations:
Mitsaeva Kh.V., Polyakov E.N. Playground Design for Schoolboys and Teenagers. Vestnik Tomskogo gosudarstvennogo arkhitekturno-stroitel'nogo universiteta. JOURNAL of Construction and Architecture. 2025;27(3):50-63. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31675/1607-1859-2025-27-3-50-63. EDN: GFCPTZ
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