| Title |
The Characteristics of Interior Environment in Kindergarten |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to examine the current interior conditions of kindergarten and to suggest the interior planning guidelines. Data were collected through questionnaire survey including observations and interviews. The sample consisted of 262 kindergarten teachers in Pusan. The data were analyzed by using SPSS-PC. The major findings were as follows: (1) Interior finishes should be chosen based on children`s behavioral and developmental characteristics. (2) Considering children`s safety and teachers` easy access and observation, classrooms and teachers` room should be located at the first floor, and the public spaces such as playroom and assembly room should be located at the top floor because of noise and circulation problem. (3) The size of the classroom should be increased based on children`s age. (4) The teachers were generally satisfied with location, color, and finishes of each room. There was a significant difference between satisfaction of overall characteristics of rooms and the classes that teachers are in charge of. (5) Children`s developmental characteristics can be an important factor when designing a space for children. Even though there were some limitations on this study, the findings can be utilized as a basis for generating interior environmental recommendations for planning a better quality of kindergarten. |