EVALUATING THE ELEMENTS IN THE RECREATIONAL SPACE OF AN INSTITUTION

Title

EVALUATING THE ELEMENTS IN THE RECREATIONAL SPACE OF AN INSTITUTION

Creator

Abinaya J.; Iyer E.; Badrudeen A.; Mathew N.S.

Description

The concept of 'Recreation' justifies the human need for satisfaction, leisure, and a state of pleasure. The elements involved in a recreational space impact the activities of the user in that space. Recreational spaces act as the in-between sojourns for formal pedagogy or andragogy. Spaces of recreation are essential, especially in educational institutions, where students spend most of their time. Public, semi-public, and private spaces are all included in the institutional design, with a large percentage used by students. Open public spaces, including recreational places, are measured in terms of their physical characteristics and connections to nature. The components of a recreational area influence the activities that users engage in there. This paper seeks to list and assess the many components that are present in a recreational space. This study will evaluate those elements and their types. Informal outdoor areas or other breakout areas promote interaction and provide the students with refreshments and leisure. The focus of this paper is to draw out the quality of leisure space synonymous with a productive environment for the student, where they feel rejuvenated. Five recreational spaces of CHRIST University were studied, and the elements that combine to form this place were also observed. A survey among the students who are frequent users of these spaces was conducted, and their responses were evaluated. The elements that majorly help students go to a place were assessed, and the element's significant role was concluded. The result of this study to design professionals is to understand the need to incorporate recreational spaces while designing an educational institution and design a student-oriented space. ZEMCH Network.

Source

ZEMCH International Conference, pp. 483-489.

Date

2022-01-01

Publisher

ZEMCH Network

Subject

Institution Design; Open Space; Recreational Space; Student Life

Coverage

Abinaya J., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Iyer E., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Badrudeen A., School of Architecture, Christ University, India; Mathew N.S., Department of Psychology, Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISSN: 26522926; ISBN: 978-819607462-3

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Conference paper

Identifier

https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85184314062&partnerID=40&md5=e187de8329278d86b18f66684f1ce3a6