3.2. Evaluation results
The evaluation carried out in the two selected educational centers provides us with information on the state and presence of neurparquitectra in facilities such as classrooms, playgrounds and gardens (
Table 4 and 5).
Figure 11.
Summary diagram of the spatial assessment to the two selected schools.
Figure 11.
Summary diagram of the spatial assessment to the two selected schools.
The results are divided into 10 indicators for a better evaluation and identification in which there are 1 (a. Artificial lighting, b. Artificial lighting); 2. Green areas; 3 (a. High ceilings, b. Low ceilings) ; 4 (a. Curved shapes, b. Orthogonal shapes) ; 5 (a. Enlarged size, b. Reduced size); 6(Linear distribution,b.Dynamic distribution);7.Accessibility;8.Scale;9(a.Intense colors, b.Neutral colors);10(a.Soft materiality,b.Textured materiality)(
Figure 10).
Natural lighting generates better results in learning ability, dazzling positive effects such as greater concentration and improvements in mood, on the other hand, artificial lighting would have a negative effect, since it will produce stress and anxiety hormones that harm the concentration and cooperation of children. in the development of activities [
31]. In the case of educational center 1, the photograph shows the use of artificial lighting competing with the entry of natural light, there is the presence of windows, however, these are covered by paper to prevent the direct entry of light, in what regarding student behavior. Children prefer to be located in the row where the heat of the sun does not reach their backs directly (
Figure 12a). On the other hand, in educational center 2 there are tall windows through which natural light is obtained, however, the lower areas of the classroom are left without lighting and when writing or copying from the blackboard they will have the need to turn on the lights. fluorescent (
Figure 12b) With which the use of floor-to-ceiling windows facing north to south is proposed for the climatic study of the place to locate the proposal, as well as the implementation of overhead openings that allow the passage of light and ventilation throughout the day in main study environments such as classrooms (
Figure 12c).
Green areas can be great restorers of the mind and memory, likewise they contribute to the reduction of stress and depression, they improve productivity in children, due to the oxygenation that is taking place in them, the direct contact with the areas greens in the first years of life has a great impact on quality of life [
32]. The green areas that are found in each of the educational centers are very scarce or non-existent, as is the case of educational center #, in the case of educational center 2 (
Figure 13a and 13b) it has a garden and a school garden, both spatially alien to children, in terms of the interaction of this natural element, there is none, since by not feeling attached or direct bond in their care, they do not give it due importance, this translates into rejection or disinterest [
33], in addition to this, each of these areas are fenced off, which prevents viewing and arouses the interest of children, as well as interpreting it as a barrier that isolates them. With this, a direct link between green areas and children would be proposed as an archetype, making available the reflection of their care with the support of teachers so that little by little the natural interest and value of their care is awakened, generating a relationship much more reflective setting. environment to the extent that awareness of these elements is made. (
Figure 13c)
High ceilings in built spaces improve and influence concentration and cooperation in carrying out activities, on the other hand, low ceilings are not recommended in spaces for children since it limits creativity and does not evoke a certain ease, these are recommended for environments routines where it is not necessary to think much. Regarding the ceilings of the classrooms in the educational centers evaluated, they have the minimum allowable, educational center 1 with a height of 2.30m from floor to ceiling in 90% of its closed environments (
Figure 14a) and the educational center 2 has all its interior environment has ceilings of 2.50. (
Figure 14b). With respect to the behavior of children in these environments with low ceilings and no level of play, it is not easy for them to distinguish between a play space, a reading space and a play space that with a certain dynamism of heights we can achieve. Therefore, the implementation of high ceilings greater than 2.50 in environments is proposed, as well as the game of heights to distinguish functions and environments with low ceilings -2.50 for reading areas or routine activities (
Figure 14c).
The size and distribution of the environments for children must be wide, well differentiated, likewise they must have some flexibility, these help a good development and exploitative activity [
34]. What was observed in relation to the size of the spaces in the educational center 1 was at snack time where the children have the freedom to move between the living room/bathroom/patio, it was possible to observe that although it is true, the patio is wide, but not many children go out to play, on the contrary, they prefer to stay in the classroom playing with some objects, such as legos, dolls, or meet in a group (
Figure 15a). This is because the spaces are rigorously unrelated, and children prefer the environment where they have more to play and it attracts their attention. The opposite is observed in educational center 2, where the space for play and learning seems to be one (
Figure 15b). -Place the design of spacious and functional environments with spatial links through architectural elements, such as windows, transparencies or some furniture that does not obstruct the view, so that children can easily identify their functions (
Figure 15c).
Accessibility and scale are extremely important elements so that children can explore the objects in their environment, experience complex sensorimotor and cognitive processes such as anticipation, when they think about what they are going to do, where they are going to go, planning their motor actions. . it allows him to be effective and all of this contributes to practical intelligence in the young child[
35]. Just like adults, children need to feel a certain belonging with the environments so that they feel free without limits to think and their brain can capture its best stimuli [
36]. The scales of the architectural spaces and/or furniture found in the educational centers evaluated are intended to be those required (figure 16a), as well as some children with certain limitations produced based on the scale (figure 16b). which is to propose adaptable furniture and according to the scale of the children by ages that strengthen the autonomy of each one (
Figure 16c).
Colors are elements that greatly influence the state of childhood of the inhabitants of a certain space. Intense tones such as green, yellow, blue, colors that we associate with living nature, would be increasing the capacity for creativity and ease when carrying out activities [
37]. On the other hand, neutral colors reflect the mental order and organization that is sought to be fostered in students and contributes to a greater absorption of stimuli, since the child focuses attention on the objects or activities that surround him [
38]. Educational center 1 has intense colors to a great extent with 90% (
Figure 17a), while in educational center 2 neutral colors predominate with 70% (
Figure 17b) additionally it has been observed that in classrooms with children of color neutral bonds much more with the objects that surround them such as toys, ramps, books or mats, on the other hand, children in colorful environments are more extroverted. Therefore, the use of intense differentiated colors as primary colors (Red, blue, yellow) and some of their derivatives for environments where more development is needed for recreational activities and neutral/light colors such as white are proposed as an archetype. for environments that require attention and concentration such as classrooms (
Figure 17c)
The materiality predisposed in the environment develops the sense of touch, provides information about the environment, information about the body itself, allows the creation of a body schema, so interpreting a texture enhances neural connections [
39]. In the evaluation carried out, this indicator was divided into two, smooth and textured, from the observation it was possible to identify certain elements such as smooth majolica walls that somehow invite children to paint on it and are easy to clean compared to the graffiti on plastered walls, on the other hand, elements such as stained glass were observed and identified, which due to their transparency characteristic provoke a certain degree of curiosity in the child (
Figure 18a), likewise it could be identified in the educational center 2 , in the The room for 2-year-old children has a large presence of flexible soft mats and mats (
Figure 18b). With this, the intentional implementation of elements with different types of textures is recommended, such as soft (they do not hurt, easy to use) smooth (cold, for mark or paint), transparent (to discover), rigid or pointed (to delimit, generate alerts) (
Figure 18c).
Currently the lot is partially empty, it was mainly a lot determined for a park with a sports slab, however the current state is unfavorable and worrying (
Figure 19a) so the strategic location of the proposal would be fair. in central axis (
Figure 19b) allowing to restore the vegetation at the ends and creating accesses to the interior, directly linking the proposal with the green areas, likewise it is proposed to generate a participatory link with the residents of the area and parents. students, likewise, it is proposed to integrate into the project a rehabilitated sports slab towards the left end and integrate in the future a social room and a popular dining room, two establishments that are necessary in the area and that not only connect very well functionally but also generate the sense of community that is sought in the proposal. The volumetric proposal is not invasive, it consists of two open-plan floors with a lower articulated interior patio (
Figure 19c;d;e;f).
For the strategies used for natural lighting and ventilation, the Giovoni graph made previously was used. The proposal has strategies that allow cross ventilation and natural lighting throughout the day (
Figure 20a and
Figure 20b), this is due to the strategic South-East, Northwest orientation, allowing the entry of light but not solar rays in a way that it has been created. an acoustic mattress thanks to the implementation in vegetation to the southeast of the land to be located, a school garden is proposed, to take advantage of the orientation, to be able to waterproof and finally insulate the slab.