Cour à bois unites the nature of the child as explorer and the nature of wood as a sustainable, renewable material.
- Children build their identity through play.
- A child who plays is natural, it's his essence.
- Wood is nature, it's essential...
Promoting both sustainable development and children's overall development, Cour à bois is naturally well thought-out!
Human beings in contact with nature
Contact between humans and nature is essential to the preservation of good mental health, as shown by a number of studies, including UBC's study on biophilia for academic learning.
This link between man and the environment explains the worldwide trend towards biophilic design, which continues to grow in popularity. Reducing stress, maintaining a sense of well-being, fostering positive emotions and attitudes, and stimulating creativity are just some of the many benefits for people of being in contact with a natural environment.
The child at the heart of the action
Unlike traditional play modules, where the path is already predefined, Cour à bois 's installations and play areas appeal to the senses and arouse the interest of children, who are naturally on the move in their environment.
Cour à bois play areas are specially designed to give free rein to the imagination. The different angles at which the modules can be explored stimulate children's creativity, as they are encouraged to create their own path, which translates into more time spent on the move.
Exercise is good for your health!
The adoption of healthy lifestyle habits is at the heart of social concerns; it has been shown that 30 minutes of daily physical activity can contribute to better health.