SOCIO-FUNCTIONAL FOUNDATIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE VISITOR CENTER OF A NATURAL PARK (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE VOLGOGRAD REGION)

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to identify effective principles of architectural design of visitor centers of natural parks based on socio-functional analysis. The data of an expert sociological survey of the staff of the visit centers conducted in August 2024 with the assistance of the Committee of Natural Resources, Forestry and Ecology of the region are presented. The sample size was 15 questions covering key aspects such as functional areas, technology, environmental sustainability and cultural heritage. The survey results showed that the most sought-after areas are information and museum areas, which highlights the importance of educational content. Accessibility, environmental protection and the introduction of modern technologies are key aspects in the design of nature park visitor centers. The importance of moderate innovation and the creation of comfortable spaces with an emphasis on environmental sustainability is also revealed. The data obtained can be used.