يلدا عبادي

In recent years, growing awareness of the specific needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has highlighted the importance of designing outdoor environments tailored to their sensory, psychological, an‎d physical characteristics. This research aims to design a healing lan‎dscape specifically for children with autism, with a focus on enhancing thermal comfort an‎d spatial experience quality. The study first explores the behavioral traits an‎d environmental needs of autistic children through a literature review. Subsequently, key climatic indicators influencing thermal comfort—such as temperature, humidity, airflow, an‎d solar radiation—are examined to establish a scientific foundation for environmental analysis. To identify essential design requirements, successful international case studies of outdoor spaces for autistic children were analyzed. Additionally, questionnaires were distributed among parents an‎d caregivers involved with autistic children to collect data on functional, psychological, an‎d behavioral needs in open spaces. Based on these findings, a set of required spaces—including sensory play zones, calming areas, safe movement paths, an‎d interactive spaces—was developed. In the final stages, multiple design proposals were created. Using Ladybug an‎d Honeybee plugins in Rhino software, the thermal comfort of each proposal was eva‎luated. The simulation results guided the selec‎tion of the optimal design, which was then developed in 3D. The study concludes that addressing both sensory needs an‎d climatic conditions simultaneously can lead to the creation of healing an‎d functional outdoor spaces that significantly improve the quality of life for children with autism.

معماري منظر، كودكان اوتيسم، محوطه شفابخش، آسايش حرارتي، طراحي اقليمي، هاني بي و ليدي باگ

: Landscape Architecture, Autism children, Healing Environment, Thermal Comfort, Climate-responsive Design, Ladybug, Honeybee

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