CONCEPT OF INTERIOR DESIGN FOR PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: AN APPROACH BASED ON ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY AND COMFORT PRINCIPLES
Keywords:
biophilic design, ergonomic comfort, primary education, interior ecology, anthropometric compatibility, sustainable materials, lighting environment, transformable furniture.Abstract
This scientific article develops a concept for shaping the interior design of primary educational institutions based on the principles of ecological sustainability and ergonomic comfort. Within the framework of the research, issues of contemporary biophilic design, anthropometric adaptability, and ecological certification of materials have been comprehensively analyzed. The methodological foundation consists of comparative analysis, grapho-analytical method, study of international case studies, and design modeling. The results revealed a mismatch between the anthropometric indicators of primary school students and existing furniture systems at the level of 80-96%, as well as the failure of lighting environment parameters to meet melanopic stimulation requirements. The authors have developed a five-component ecological-ergonomic model of the interior, which includes spatial organization, lighting environment, furniture systems, material selection, and biophilic elements. The practical significance of the model lies in a system of criteria adapted for modernizing school interiors in the conditions of Uzbekistan. The research results necessitate the synthesis of anthropocentric and ecocentric approaches in designing educational institutions.
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