...role in designing outdoor learning environments. The scents, aromas, fragrances and odors associated with playgrounds can be transformative, and to my way of thinking, are just as important as what...
...it be cool if that thing was like this thing over here?” These little asides take on even greater meaning when applied to the design of outdoor learning spaces, where...
Landscape Architect and Outdoor Learning Thought Leader Ed Melvin has shared his appreciation of the great outdoors with SHP for five of his 30 years in the industry. During that...
...Let’s look at each of these as they pertain to early childhood outdoor learning environments. Tactile Experiences As infants, we begin to explore being alive by taking things into our...
...encourages freedom of exploration, which is one of the most valuable outdoor learning tools of all. For example, asphalt is not visually appealing, but it teaches children how to run,...
...and suppose what the world is and their place in it. They have boundless curiosity, the biggest dreams. When building outdoor learning spaces – and let’s face it, even on...
...activity and challenge. A passage can also indicate place and offer a boundary of ownership, which is important for outdoor learning environments. Children can engage in caring for them, thus...
Landscape design comprises much more than just grass and trees, shrubbery and flower beds. In fact, landscape design offers the opportunity to reduce costs, allow for a better environment and...