PBL: OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACE Level 3

 What features are necessary for an outdoor learning space?  How does weathering impact design choices?  What materials are most suitable for the design?  What landscape options should be considered?  Is caring for the space a consideration? This is called maintenance.  How does a budget impact the selection of materials for the design? Essential Questions:

DESIGN PROCESS 5 Steps

 What are the constraints? Analyze the site. 1) Ask:

Questions to Ask: How do you enter and exit the site? What are the sun and wind patterns? Where does the water flow or drain? What is there now? Is the land flat or is it sloped? What size & shape do you have to work with? Are views from the space good, bad, distracting?

 What happens in the space?  Who uses the space?  What style do you want the space to have? Example: 2) Imagine: ContemporaryFormalFreeform

 Make list of things to include in your plan. These will be your planning bubbles.  Seating area/furniture  Open space  Plants  Entrance & Exit  Areas to screen or block wind  Art 3) Plan: A) What should be included?

Plan: B) Create basemap. Draw an overhead view or map of the area you are designing. One square on your grid paper equals one foot (1’-0”). Draw a rectangle that measures 30 squares by 30 squares to start your basemap.

Plan: C) Overlay bubble diagram to help determine how the space is organized.

Plan: D) Give form to your design bubbles. Select materials, add labels, calculate materials.

4) Create:  How do you get your project built? Estimate elements of your project item by item. Materials & Labor Things to include: Hardscape (concrete, pavers, stone) Plants, Sod Furniture, Art, Structures (shade arbor/fence)

 Present your design during vetting process. Share your concept with others to gather feedback. Concept = Story Justify and explain your choices to the audience. Use graphics to communicate: sketches / example photos Use audience observations to improve your plan. 5) Test/Evaluate: