Experiencial Zones within the Site

Site Plan

Scale - 1:750

Local Wind

Prevailing Wind

Identified

The Site is situated at a high point. In case of a flood the lowest portions have a chances of being affected.

Ground cover of site

Thiruvananthapuram has three types of land gradient. The proposed site has faily rich brown loam of laterite soil. The ground cover of the site is most plain with less vegeatation cover. The plain areas have hard rock laterite that is currently used as playground by locals.

1. This wide portion is the flat land with no canopy giving a feeling of vast openess. As its near the entrance of the site, it includes the social impacts from the surroundings. This is the most accesible space with the site. However this space is visible from spaces around the site.

2. The entrance area of the site is the most active space within the site. This potion is next to the road and surrounded by human activity at very close proximity, inviting features like man mande sounds and social impact. The most shadow impact falls within this zone giving it the advantage of shade in

3. A rocky terrain overlooking the outgrown vegetation, acting as a transitional space from the open space to the enclosure. It is a good viewing spot for the lake and attractions below. The noise from the construction acts as a boon to the experice of the space.

4. An inaccesible portion of the site which transtion into a complete different ecosystem with thick vegetation complimented by steep slope. It decends to lake edge overlooking the road, lake and neighbourhood below.

Necessary

Department of Business Studies

Bachelor of Business Studies

Teacher to student ratio - 1: 8

Theory 22

Arithmethic 2

Literature - 1

Master of Business Studies

Teacher to student ratio - 1: 8

Theory 22

Arithmethic 1

Computer 2

Collaborative Approach

Learning that involves group of learners working together to solve a problem or complete a task. Completing shared tasks in a pair or group, e.g. matching, sorting, ranking.Activities or games with a competitive element, e.g. bingo,Drama and role play,Information exchange activities,games and jigsaw activities.

Department of English Literature

Bachelor of English

Teacher to student ratio- 1:8

Theory subjects - 8

Literature subjects - 18

Computer subjects - 2

Master of English

Teachers to student ratio - 1:8

Theory subjects - 6

Literature subjects 9

Integrative Appproch

An approach anchored on real life situations that includes learner’s interests and needs. Discussions with peer groups, Situational and experience learning, Learning by Doing methodology (LBD),role plays and interactive activities.

The classroom house only 10 students with a teacher. The arrangement encourages discussions and collaborations in learning. The classrooms are also equipped with projectors and speakers to promote different modes of learning.

Department of Computer Application

Diploma in Computer Application

Teacher to Student ratio- 1:7

Theory - 5

Computer 11

Certification in Computer Application

Teacher to student ratio - 1:5

Theory - 4 Computer 13

Assistive Technology

Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product , modified, or customized, that is used to maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. It also supports a student's participation in learning experiences in the least restrictive environment.Some examples are Braille keyboards

Department of Arts and Crafts

Multi skill training

Fieldwork education is any practical work,teaching, study or research activity required by post-secondary education providers as an an integral part of a course. It allows students to be involved in new environments, key to encouraging curiosity about a given subject. It is also valuable as an exercise in broadening a student's understanding of the world and their place in it world and their place in it.

Computer lab

Classroom

Record Room

Braille Printing room

Seminar Hall

Staff room

HOD room

Office

Workshop - Pottery, Basket weaving, Sculpture Work Experience Lab Candle making, Soap Making, Book Binding, Packaging Massage Training Lab Relax Massage training, Basic Massage

Most of the sublects require computer systems and would take place in the computer lab equipped with assitive systems for the blind. The classroom are used for lectures, hence the students face the teacher but still promotes buddy system learning. The desk should accomodate braille note takers.

Department of Special Education and Braille

Diploma of Education in Special Education

Teacher to Student ratio - 1:10

Theory - 20

Literature - 5

Computer Education - 5

Physical Education - 5

Psychology - 1

Bachelor of Education in Special Education

Teacher to student ratio - 1:10

Theory - 8

Literature - 2

Computer Education - 2

Psychology - 16

Master of Education in Special Education

Teacher to student ratio - 1:10

Theory - 2

Psychology - 12

Research in Special Education

Teacher to student ratio - 1:10

Theory

Bachelors in Mobility Science

Teacher to student ratio - 1:5

Theory - 1

Psychology - 2

Physical Education - 5

Certification in Braille

Teacher to Student ratio - 1:3

Theory - 2

Collaborative Approach

The collaborative approch helps to provide a support at the learning. Learning that involves group of learners working together to solve a problem or complete a task.Completing shared tasks in a pair or group, e.g. matching, sorting, ranking.Activities or games with a competitive element, e.g. bingo,Drama and role play,Information exchange activities,games and jigsaw activities.

Classroom

Classroom

Seminar Hall

Psychology lab

Computer lab

Open Ground with store

Record Room

Staff room

HOD room

Office

The tables arrangements encourage collaborative learning environments. Adequate space is left all sides for the movement and teacher to supervise.

Since the class house 20 students, the arrangement is to favour collaboration and buddy approach. The small podium is for the teacher to give common lectures in a visible range.

Inclusive Education

Inclusive Education is a new approach towards educating the children with disability and learning difficulties with that of normal ones within the same roof. Some of the benefits of inclusion for children with (or without) disabilities are friendship skills, peer models, problem solving skills, positive self-image, and respect for others. This can trickle down to their families as well, teaching parents and families to be more accepting of differences.

Buddy system learning

A buddy system pairs students in your class and asks them to support one another with specific tasks or skills. A child with a cochlear implant may benefit from a buddy that helps signal transitions, repeats teachers' directions, or facilitates the child's participation in noisy environments, like the playground. The use of a buddy system may accelerate the productivity of new students and enhance work satisfaction.

Department of Business studies

Department of English Literature

Department of Computer Application

Department of Special education and Braille

Inter-departmental Spaces

Braille Printing Room

A Braille Printing room have a computer system that is accesible to the visually impaired and a braille printing machine. To make it accesible, a general printing system is also included with a staff to assist.

Braille Braille Printing Room

Open Ground

The ground can be used for the O&M training and general physical training. A storage unit adjacent to the ground would be necessary to hold the assitive equipments.

Seminar Hall

The Seminar hall would be used for general lecture hours and talk shows. These halls should have a comfortable path and a seating that helps the visually impaired to hold their notetakers.

Councellor’s Office

The councellor’s office should have a comfortable private space for the students to feel comfortable. The councellors should be able to help the visually impaired with their needs.

Computer Lab

The computer lab is not used all the time, to increase the efficiency of the space it is shared between departments.

Printing Room Computer Lab (capacity 20) Councellor’s Office

Proximity of Spaces

Computer Lab Staff room HOD room Office and Record room

Classroom

Massage training room Braille Printing Room Seminar Hall (capacity 60)

Classroom Staff room HOD room Office and Record room Computer Lab (capacity 25)

Work experience lab Locker room Staff room HOD room Office and Record room

The measure of the connect lines portray the proximity between the spaces

Printing Room Councellor’s Office Open Ground

Workshop Massage training room

Classroom Audio Visual Theatre Staff room HOD room Office and Record room Classroom Psychology lab Staff room HOD room Office and Record room

Key words

Soundscape, Navigation and Wayfinding, Visually impaired, Build environment, Sound makers, Echolocation, Spatial orientation, Aural space.

Research Questions

1. How can the combination of sound and silence helping to form an identity of each space?

2. How can sound help in the navigation of spaces for the visually impaired?

3. What features of sound helps in place making and zoning of an institution?

Research Paper

Wang, Keda. The aesthetic principles of soundscape in architectural design and built environment. Diss. Texas A&M University, 2004. Link - https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/4268456.pdf

Rychtarikova, Monika, Jasmien Herssens, and Ann Heylighen. "Towards more inclusive approaches in soundscape research: The soundscape of blind people." Inter-noise and noise-con congress and conference proceedings. 2012.

Link : https://lirias.kuleuven.be/1570402?limo=0

Papadopoulos, Konstantinos, Kimon Papadimitriou, and Athanasios Koutsoklenis. "The Role of Auditory Cues in the Spatial Knowledge of Blind Individuals." International journal of special education 27.2 (2012): 169-180.

Link : https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ982871