FUN BUiLDS By MAKR: Recent Episodes
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In this podcast we talk about everything from outdoor spaces to splash pads and more – FUN BUiLDS us and we BUiLD FUN!
On this episode, Brennan and Kirk continue the discussion with Suzanne Quinn, manager of The Kompan Play Institute about how she landed her position with Kompan, the spirit between play and development, how the pandemic has affected her research, and much more!
Links and Resources
- Kompan Play Institute
On this episode, Brennan and Kirk talk to Suzanne Quinn, manager of The Kompan Play Institute to talk about how she landed her position with Kompan, the spirit between play and development, how the pandemic has affected her research, and much more!
Links and Resources
- Kompan Play Institute
~ Danielle Clarkson & Kathleen Trites, Design Consultants
Do you know why most children don’t play at the park for longer than 20 minutes? It’s not because they are bored, but because their parents are bored! If we want children to spend more time outside, then we need to provide comfortable seating for the parents, as well as, structures to protect them from the sun, rain and other elements.
~ Pat Zelenack from PlayWorks
When funding for your playground is limited or if you are looking for a way to get the whole community involved in the building of a new playground, Community Build Playgrounds are the perfect solution. In this episode, Pat Zelenak from PlayWorks talks about the benefits of community build playgrounds and he gives us tips on how to have a successful completion.
~ Markus Ehring, Product Designer
Markus Ehring, German designer, engineer and inventor of glow-in-the-dark stars, designs equipment for playgrounds and public spaces for communities around the globe. In this episode, we talk to him about his observations of the world around him and how they impact his designs. He also shares his thoughts on what to watch for in the future.