QUALITIES OF THE GREEN LANDSCAPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS, DEFICIENCIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH OF THE PUPILS
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2021-05-01
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university of el oued/جامعة الوادي
Abstract
The aim of this research is to analyze and demonstrate the deficiencies and opportunities of
the green landscape in pr imary schools, Kigali, Rwanda. Despi te the recent research on
significant positive effects of green spaces on public health such as mental, physical, and
social, the landscape design with green elements has less taken into account as a priority in
schools. The methodology of this research wa s based on the qualitative method by applying
structured observation, photography, and site analysis techniques. The findings identify that
the schools face the deficiencies to apply hardscape, softscape, and interaction of the pupils
with the green spaces . Despite the open spaces in the schools for design as great opportunities,
the deficiencies of hardscape, softscape, and limited accessibility of the pupils to the green
spaces could influence the general health of the users.
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Green Landscape, Hardscapes, Health, Softscape, Pupils, School
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R. Tafahomi, QUALITIES OF THE GREEN LANDSCAPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS, DEFICIENCIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH OF THE PUPILS.Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences.VOL13 N02.01/05/2021.university of el oued [visited in ../../….]. available from [copy the link here]