A priority-based 'design for all' approach to guide home designers for independent living
Date Issued
2014-04Author
Demirkan, H.
Olgunturk, N.
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http://hdl.handle.net/11693/12491Journal
Architectural Science Review
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2013.832141Collections
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Earthscan
Abstract
The aim is to provide a priority-based design for all' approach list that can be used as a guide in the architectural design process for independent living of the home users. It is important to prioritize design for all' factors and their items as well as the significant differences among adults, elderly and adults with physical disability and visual impairments for the design of homes. A survey was conducted with 161 participants, including adults, elderly and adults with physical disabilities and visual impairments. The results of a factor analysis test identified six high-loaded (adequate illumination level, ease of use in kitchen, adequate space for approach and use, adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings, ease of use in accessories and functional vertical circulation) and three low-loaded factors (provision of privacy and safety in bathroom, safety of floors and accessibility to all spaces). Multiple comparison tests were done in order to determine the group differences in each prioritized factor for diverse users. Furthermore, a priority-based list with the characteristic features of the design for all' approach for independent living is developed as a guide for home designers.
Citation
Demirkan, H., & Olguntürk, N. (2014). A priority-based ‘design for all’approach to guide home designers for independent living. Architectural Science Review, 57(2), 90-104.
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