Ryoko Kurakazu

CHANGES OF ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES AND USER’S EVALUATION ACCOMPANIED BY SCHOOL RECONSTRUCTION

In order to investigate the effect of school reconstruction on children and teachers, a field survey was conducted in an elementary school which experienced reconstruction process from 2012 to 2014. This report presents the result of the survey focusing on the changes of sound environment. The acoustic measurements for the classrooms of the old, temporary and newly built school building were conducted. Besides, questionnaire survey on school teachers and children was performed. The results for the three buildings were compared.

A CONSIDERATION OF CALCULATION OF REQUIRED AREA AT AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDREN'S DAY-CARE CENTER

This paper aimed to examine the calculation method and the standard for area necessary for after-school childrens day-care center. It was shown that the examination only depending on the evaluation by staff resulted in an indefinite outcome, and the indicator focused on kinds of childrens plays was effective. Moreover, multiple foundations of the calculation were found, and the process of calculating the standard for necessary area based on the combination of these foundations was suggested.

REMODELING AND TESTING OF A STANDARDIZED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM BY SIMPLE RENOVATION METHODS

This project studied methods to remodel standardized classrooms to meet up-to-date needs in education to more effectively utilize existing stock of school buildings. An experimental remodeled classroom was designed and installed. The experimental classroom was made by simple improvements in furnishing and replacement/rearrangement of furniture to improve functional adaptability and acoustic performance that could be undertaken in a low budget. Results of trial use sessions in actual classes and evaluations by teachers and pupils demonstrated that classroom remodeling facilitated diverse teaching settings and activities and also suggested practical issues to be considered.