task 2: qualities of good outdoor study places

• MAZE CRESCENT 1. 8:30am: scanty amount of students studying; if studying, primarily sat on curved wooden

seats. 12:00pm: many students gathered for various purposes - studying, on morning tea/lunch break, relaxing - positioned on the grass lawn as well as on seats in the shade. Some tourists present, conversations; many are lying down; evenly amount of people under the sun vs in the shade; scattered5:00pm until night: although street lamps are on, many people have left9:00pm: since no shelter present, all have left to avoid the rain and wet grass

2. Seats: provide elevation from ground if wet; can also effectively isolate one another if personal space is desired; not portable; no tables; seats provided are suitable for a reclining position, not upright studyingSpace: Large area, therefore more potential for scattered arrangements rather than confined; no environmental protectionTransport: can be accessed by foot, personal vehicles such as cars and bikes (parking and bike racks close by)Surrounding access to buildings: bathrooms, Schitech library, urbanest accommodation, cafe, Co-op store and lecture halls surround Maze CrescentNoise: may be sound pollution from passing cars and high pedestrian activities

3. List:• spacious• convenient transport (car, pedestrian, bike etc)• option of being under shade or in sun• immediate access to facilities• Relaxing seating is provided for casual reading/relaxation• no protection from wind; trees may provide temporary protection from light showers• dim lighting at night• relaxing reclining chairs; suitable for laptops and reading• no power outlets

• Quadrangle/Victoria Park 1. 9:00am: Scarce amount of people as grass damp from dew; tourists are present around

the area 12:00pm: many students pass by, greater amount of tourists present; students lay on the lawns while relaxing; not many are studying 5:00pm: no one in area when raining, as there are no environmental protections; incredible sunsetting views; artificial lighting is scarce

2. Seats: scarce amount of benches; no tables presentSun/shade: great amount of sunlight, shade can also be sought for under canopies of

trees Noise: noise pollution from vehicles travelling on Parramatta Road; beepings, tyre screeches, emergency service sirens can be heard; Views: great view of Sydney skyline Transport: bus stop on Parramatta Road; access through car, however parking is limited Disability friendly (?): terrain is primarily flat, however a spacious site requires more effort to travel between; ramps are present

3. List:• Extremely spacious• outstanding views of city scape and sandstone building, hence a major tourist attraction• shade and sunlight can easily be chosen depending on preference• no tables, on scarce amount of benches for resting• abundant greenery and flora in view• damp ground after light showers• ambient sounds such as bird chirps can be heard• Wifi weakens in Victoria Park• Construction of lake in Victoria Park may be a distraction• suitable for readings, not writing

• Area between Jane Foss Russel Building and Verge Gallery 1. 9:00am: many students passing by heading towards class;

12:00pm: food services attract students for lunch; high foot traffic 3:00pm: high foot traffic; students heading towards train station 5:00pm: some shops, such as Subway and Unimart, are still open; gradual decrease in number of people

2. Environmental protection: protection from sun and rain can be provided, however powerful wind tunnels may occur if windy

Wifi: wifi strength may be weak or completely broken off as Urbanest blocks university wifi around the area Transport: accessible by foot; on campus parking close by; City Road bus stop very close Facilities: Scitech library, food court, administration, leisure, accomodation, galleries and bathroom all surround the area Noise: high pedestrian activities; busy City Road adjacent; extremely loud when noon approaches; Disability friendly: elevator present inside buildings Sun: choice of shade or sunlight

3. List:• good amount of seats present• surrounded by immediate facilities surround the area• protection from sun and rain• accessible by train, personal vehicles, wheelchair, foot• abundant amount go sun present• fragrance of food may be appreciated• suitable for writing, reading and/or laptop homework

• AREA OUTSIDE CARSLAW KITCHEN 1. 9:00 am: not many people are studying, however, since its close to a café, customers

wanting morning tea and coffee have great access 12:00pm: a lot more populated as its lunch time 5:00pm: significantly less people as approaching end of business hours; lights dimly lit at night

2. Seats and tables: although seats are for dining purposes, many are used to place laptops on

Trees: trees provide substantial shade Noise: Peak hours, such as breakfast and lunch times, may be populated, hence generating noise pollution from heavy pedestrian; construction from opposing building may be heard Transport: can be reached by foot Space: not very spacious; area restricted by adjacent buildings; environmental protection provided by buildings Shade: shade can be provided from surrounding buildings and trees planted

3. List:• close to Eastern Avenue• bathroom, food and administration in close proximity• decent amount of shade• tables and chairs provided, suitable for studying• easily accessible• shelter is in close proximity, just in case of any serious weather changes• wheelchair friendly• no parking in surrounding • suitable for upright studying - writings, laptop, readings