updates on recent progress on the model....photos photos and photos...




members present:


* Chun Yu
*WenGuan
* Yi Min
* Zuo Li

member(s) absent: Syafiq



the slide:)









and...the process of making some stuff...eg.benches



Done by: Yimin










Features of the playground:

1) Tunnel (transparent to opaque)
2) Slide and see-saw
3) swing and merry-go-round
4) spider-web
5) flying-fox
6) sitting area for people to chat

i)Tunnel: starts with transparent material.Such that the children won't have fear of entering the tunnel. An exit can be seen infront, leading to the first playground. If the child feels that he/she is unable to continue, he can get out of the tunnel. After the first exit, the tunnel will become translucent. There will also be an exit, which leads to the same playground. All exits are two-way-route. After the translucent tunnel, the child is given a choice whether he/she wants to continue to the opaque tunnel.

ii) Side and see-saw: Linking from the transparent ans translucent tunnel. These two are the facilities on one side of the playground.

iii)Swings and merry-go-round:On the other side of the transparent and translucent tunnel, opposite the slide and see-saw.

iv) Spiderweb:If the child managed to climb through the opaque tunnel, on one exit there is the spiderweb. For children to climb on. I think this is suitable for children who are active.

v) on the other side of the exit , that is where the flying fox will be located.

vi) THere will be 4 benches in total for the parents/ people to sit down and chat.

Done by: Yi Min
These photos are taken by our group near block 230A to 230D. This is an overall view of the playground.

I like how they built a small section of rock climbing wall and a spider web in the middle of the playground. I do not think that most children will like this playground as there are no slides. It is a playground for children who likes to climb.

I think this part of the playground is playground is creative as it designed as tyre-shaped rather than using a metal rod.

The next part of the playground is rather creative too as the architect used the tic-tac-toe cubes as eyes of a face instead of using it for tic-tac-toe.

 

Posted by Zuo Li

Whew...finished drawing....roughly this is how our model will be like....the picture of drawings with colours will be posted another day...oh ya my printer spoil le so i can't scan...tried my best to take picture of the drawing this is the best i could get...



can the small details
be seen?

in case you dont know what the long stretch of thing is, it is actually a tunnel, but not drawn in 3D format yet.and at the bottom left hand side it is a flying fox and at the bottomr right, it is a facility, called spiderweb, where the children can climb on. i feel like i m taking oral...


another one....the next two shows the smaller details...like slide and other stuff...


















yep thats about it...tomoro( which is today) we will be meeting up to start building up the model...


DOne by: yimin
Steps:


1. Find what causes your claustrophobia.

2. Talk to a doctor or therapist to help you determine the cuase of your cluastrophobia.

3. Find ways on how to calm your body and mind.

4. Put yourself in a situation where it triggers your cluastrophobia.

5. Start thinking of more positive or rational thoughts that will replace the negative ones that causes fear. This is called cognitive behavioral therapy.

6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 until you do not have claustrophobia

Posted by Zuo Li

Origin of information is from "Yahoo"

Causes and symtoms of claustrophobia

Causes

Claustrophobia can develop from either a traumatic childhood experience (such as being trapped in a small space during a childhood game), or from another unpleasant experience later on in life involving confined spaces (such as being stuck in an elevator)









Symtoms

• sweating


• accelerated heartbeat
  
• nausea


• fainting


• light-headedness


• shaking


• hyperventilation


• a fear of actual imminent physical harm

In extreme cases, the very sight of a closed door can lead to feelings of anxiety in the individual.




Posted by Wen Guan
origin of information is from "Yahoo!"

Labels: More about claustrophobia

Claustrophobia is an intense fear to closed spaces.Claustrophobia belongs to the situational type because the fear is cued by specific situations. Concretely, claustrophobia is a fear of enclosed spaces. The situations that claustrophobics tend to avoid are elevators, tunnels, subway trains, small rooms, medical diagnostic imaging techniques, underground parkings, etc. The person does not fear the situation itself, but the negative consequences of being in that place.
The real truth of what they fear of is actually entrapment and suffocation.They will feel vulnerable when there is little space.As for the fear of suffocation,their fear may arise because of the fear of not having enough air.When they in such places,they will feel dizzy and will be sweating alot.They will also suffer an panic attack.The incidence ranges from 2% to 5% in the general population and those who suffer from this are mostly females.



This has been post by Lim Chun Yu
This piece is from 'Yahoo!'.