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Playground planning ‹ <strong>SIK</strong>-Holz ®<br />
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»Playing awak<strong>en</strong>s the creative pot<strong>en</strong>tial of<br />
the child and creates an area of<br />
self-empowerm<strong>en</strong>t and self-realisation<br />
of individual freedom<br />
for young people<br />
and adults.«<br />
German sports association<br />
Two-s<strong>en</strong>ses principle:<br />
By appealing to two s<strong>en</strong>ses (sight,<br />
sound, touch, taste) wh<strong>en</strong> designing a<br />
playground, this increases the number<br />
of user groups and l<strong>en</strong>gth of stay.<br />
Participation:<br />
In terms of user participation, it is<br />
important that the demographic<br />
structure is adequately reflected to<br />
consider the interests of childr<strong>en</strong> of<br />
differ<strong>en</strong>t ages and abilities, differ<strong>en</strong>t<br />
social classes as well as boys and girls.<br />
Two-way principle:<br />
Play equipm<strong>en</strong>t and items should be<br />
accessible from at least two differ<strong>en</strong>t<br />
locations. At least one location<br />
should be easily accessible.<br />
Accessibility:<br />
Playgrounds should be accessible<br />
for everyone to avoid unnecessary<br />
obstructions. Playing and interaction<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> differ<strong>en</strong>t users can be<br />
achieved by participating and using<br />
differ<strong>en</strong>t abilities and skills, as well as<br />
the choice of subsequ<strong>en</strong>t play equipm<strong>en</strong>t.<br />
Signage:<br />
A signage system for the individual<br />
play areas through sight, sound,<br />
touch, taste, smell or body awar<strong>en</strong>ess<br />
makes all users ori<strong>en</strong>t themselves<br />
around the playground easily.