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Designing Intergenerational Spaces: What to Learn From Children
Neda Norouzi1, Jou-Chen Chen2, Shannon Jarrott3
1School of Architecture, University of Texas at San Antonio, TX, USA.
HERD
|November 17, 2022
Summary
Children’s input is valuable for designing intergenerational centers. Their insights reveal how the built environment impacts shared activities and interactions between different age groups.
Area of Science:
- Environmental psychology
- Child development
- Sociology of aging
Background:
- Intergenerational programs foster interaction and mutual support between children and older adults.
- Current program design often lacks participant input, particularly from children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the value of children's perspectives in the architectural design of intergenerational shared sites.
- To understand how the built environment influences intergenerational interactions.
Main Methods:
- Interviews and drawings were collected from 16 children across three intergenerational centers.
- Qualitative analysis involved transcribing, coding, and categorizing interview data.
- Child development experts analyzed drawings to assess environmental perceptions.
Main Results:
- Outdoor spaces are key for shared programming.
- Children value shared meals and snacks with older adults.
- Environmental features significantly impact intergenerational interaction quality and variety.
- Diverse spaces support informal interactions.
Conclusions:
- Children's meaningful insights highlight the importance of their involvement in designing intergenerational centers.
- Incorporating children's views enhances the built environment and programming for intergenerational activities.
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