COLOURS<\/p>\n
- \n
- preferring soft, natural colours<\/strong>: whites, off-whites, pastel pink, blue, lavender, and orange tones<\/strong> are among the most popular choices<\/li>\n
- limiting colour contrast<\/li>\n
- using plants to separate environments devoted to different functions characterized also by different sensory stimulation level (e.g., use essences with soft colours along the paths and essences with bright colours only at the nodes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
FLOORS & ROOFS<\/p>\n
- \n
- using anti-trauma and sound-absorbing flooring<\/strong> (e.g., natural materials as softwoods like pine, natural sisal, or certain sound-absorbent vinyl, cork boarding)<\/li>\n
- adopting sound-reducing<\/strong> techniques for the external wall perimeter<\/li>\n
- avoiding high ceilings<\/li>\n
- providing build green roofs<\/strong>, whenever possible, to limit the impact acoustic of the rain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SPACES\/LAYOUT<\/p>\n
- \n
- Dividing spaces into different sensory areas<\/strong> on the basis of their stimulation level<\/li>\n
- Providing calming and soothing areas<\/strong> to retreat from overwhelming social situations\n
- \n
- small and neutral in terms of sensory environment then with minimal distractions;<\/li>\n
- located by keeping the visual relationship with the surroundings, also to allow supervision;<\/li>\n
- partially and perceptually separated from the main space by using different design solutions, such as vegetation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Preferring curvilinear walls<\/strong>: corners can hide dangers or unexpected things\/situations and convey a sense of restlessness<\/li>\n
- Including some elements of consistency to create predictable pattern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ORIENTATION<\/p>\n
- \n
- Providing maps and signage<\/strong> (image-based) and creating evident paths by using colour coding and labels helps to support orientation<\/li>\n
- Enhancing visual features by introducing vegetation and colours makes easier recognisability and wayfinding of different activities, spaces and sensory areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SOURCES
\nTola, G., Talu, V., Congiu, T., Bain, P., & Lindert, J. (2021). Built Environment Design and People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Scoping Review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(6), 3203. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijerph18063203<\/p>\nGaudion, K., & McGinley, C. (2012). Green spaces: outdoor environments for adults with autism. London: Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, Royal College of Art. https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Katie-Gaudion\/publication\/256547367_Green_Spaces_Outdoor_Environments_for_Adults_with_Autism\/links\/0deec5235d234d6c7e000000\/Green-Spaces-Outdoor-Environments-for-Adults-with-Autism.pdf<\/p>\n
The Ultimate Guide to Autism Friendly Colours | Experia. (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2024, from https:\/\/www.experia.co.uk\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-autism-friendly-colours\/<\/p>\n
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DESIGN ITERATIONS<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nInitial water feature design<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nWater feature iterations<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nRemoving the trellises<\/p>\n
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REFORMULATING THE DESIGN<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nZones plan<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nNext stage design<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nCurrent stage design<\/p>\n
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PLANTINGS<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nExposure plan<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nPlant lists, organized by sensory stimulation<\/p>\n
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- Enhancing visual features by introducing vegetation and colours makes easier recognisability and wayfinding of different activities, spaces and sensory areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Including some elements of consistency to create predictable pattern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Providing calming and soothing areas<\/strong> to retreat from overwhelming social situations\n
- adopting sound-reducing<\/strong> techniques for the external wall perimeter<\/li>\n