| Title |
A Study on the High School Students’ Requirements of Home Bases to Promote Informal Communication |
| Authors |
왕뤄한(Wang, Ruo-Han) ; 박수빈(Park, Soobeen) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.3.3 |
| Keywords |
Informal Communication; High school Students; Home Base; Usager Needs |
| Abstract |
With the implementation of the high school credit system in Korea, the role of "home base" spaces as informal communication and activity
hubs has become increasingly important. This study aims to examine how different spatial types of home bases affect students’ perceptions,
usage behaviors, and spatial demands. The research focuses on high school students as the main users and compares three schools in Busan,
each operating a different spatial configuration: alcove, hall, and enclosed-room types. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey of
180 students and analyzed by comparing usage awareness, behaviors, and spatial, furniture demands across three home base types. The results
showed distinct patterns: Alcove types were storage-centered, Hall types emphasized openness and interaction, and Separate-room types
supported learning and group activities, with all schools demanding flexible and communicative spaces. In conclusion, home bases act as key
hubs for informal communication, and design strategies should reflect spatial characteristics to better support diverse student needs under the
credit system. |