Research Article

Application of Hybrid Multiple Attribute Decision-Making Model to Explore the Design Strategies of Children’s Facilities in Neighborhood Open Spaces Based on Sensory Integration Theory

Table 3

Design framework of children’s facilities based on sensory integration theory.

Facility dimensionFacility factorDesign criteria

Mobile experience (D1)Balancing swingSuspended cushion with narrow and soft texture (C11)
Soft building blocksSoft building blocks with different color and shape (C12)
Sliding swingFor children to sit on and slide when grasping a rope (C13)
Ball chairGliding seat with axle wheel (C14)
Virtual gameVideo game with virtual scene (C15)

Goal guidance (D2)Rotary drumHollow cylinder for children’s multifaceted physical interaction (C21)
Spinning topHard object for children to sit on or lie in and rotate (C22)
Challenging facilityInformation-guided interactive game (C23)
SkateboardSoft cushion with axle wheels for sliding (C24)
Wooden pull-out bed magic boardSuspended cradle for children to lie down (C25)
Climbing wallWall to guide the children for climbing (C26)

Protection perception (D3)Sponge matSoft cushion to give children protection on the ground (C31)
Hanger ropeSuspended hammock that can be moderately swung (C32)
Light-sensing game boardDifferent colors and shapes of visual light-emitting components (C33)

Limb coordination (D4)Fruit-featured beanbagGraspable fruit-featured small soft object (C41)
Padded-side bounce bedElastic net with soft padded enclosure for children to bounce vertically (C42)

Climbing (D5)Back magic board wooden ladderLadder-like structure designed to fix the climbing rhythm and direction (C51)
Back magic board rope netRope net structure designed with picking targets (C52)