Development of Creative Environmental Design for Ban Khok Sunflower Park, Mueang Phetchabun District, Phetchabun Province

Abstract

          The objective of this research was twofold : (1) study and develop the concept of a creative and sustainable environmental design for the public park in Ban Khok, Phetchabun Province. (2) to examine public opinions on the proposed environmental design for the park. The research utilized quantitative research methods, focusing on the population of Ban Khok, with a total of 12,093 residents. The sample group which consisted of 388 residents, was selected conveniently using Yamane's formula. The research employed questionnaires as the primary data collection tool and statistical software for data analysis. The statistical techniques used included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Chi-square test to test hypotheses.

          The study findings are as follows:

1. The study successfully developed four different models of parks of creative and sustainable environmental design for the public park in Ban Khok by using 3D modeling software. The park designs consist of Thai-style, classical, modern, and natural styles.
2. The public opinion survey regarding the environmental design for the park in Ban Khok, Phetchabun Province, revealed that the overall opinions of the sample group were highly positive.
3. Individual factors such as gender, age, education, and occupation significantly influenced the opinions toward each design model of the creative and sustainable environmental design for the public park in Ban Khok at a significance level of 0.05, aligning with the established hypotheses.