Interior Design Extra Features
Interior Extra Features
Design for Common Area
The design for the common area is appropriate for the age group served.
From the supporting literature (linked),
1. The design pattern including large group spaces influence learning.
2. Providing enough space for social density should be emphasized.
3. Providing indoor common area is necessary for decrease discomfort provided by interpersonal closeness.
Furniture Design (FD)
The furniture used and designed in study rooms have an appropriate size, color, and material for students.
From the supporting literature (linked),
1. There is a relationship between school facility design (equipment and furniture as an example) and students’ achievements.
2. Furniture design as one example of architectural design of school buildings influence the crime rate.
3. The importance of the placement and size of classrooms doors and windows is discussed.
Identifying Path for Safe Rooms (IDS)
Clear routs for safe areas are visible upon existing classroom.
Interior Design and Student Performance
The influence of school buildings interior design on student performance and behavior.
From the supporting literature (linked above),
1. The aspect of interior design influences students’ behavior, attitudes, achievement, their self definition, and identity.
2. Six interior design elements including color, choice, connection, complexity, flexibility, and light were associated with student learning rates.
3. Four interior design elements including ownership, flexibility, complexity, and color were responsible for individual student outcomes.
4. Students learning and achievements are influenced by classroom symbolic features and spatial density. E.g; wall decor and objects.
Design for Technology
The technologies and systems used in classrooms are designed and maintained well.
From the supporting literature (linked), there is a need to use different forms of technologies within learning spaces to create new possibilities.
Floor Materials (FM)
The materials used for flooring are appropriate for the age of students and subject taught.
Hallway
The hallways are designed wide enough to decrease overcrowding.
Sink
classrooms are equipped with an accessible sink.
Student Movement Monitoring (SMM)
School interior design should be able to control students movement, behavior, and safety.
From the supporting literature (linked), schools should be designed in a way to control students movement, behavior, and safety. Flexible classrooms, progressing technologies, and sustainable interior materials should be provided.
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