| Title |
A Comparative Study on the Architectural Design Guideline for the Disabled and the Aged considering Accessibility and Usability |
| Authors |
Cha Ji-On ; Kim Min-Gyeong ; Park Yong-Hwan |
| Keywords |
the Disabled ; Dwelling ; Accessibility ; Usability ; Adaptability ; Visitability |
| Abstract |
This study has purpose to suggest fundamental data and directions which are needed to develop architectural guidelines of domestic dwelling facilities for the disabled and the aged. This study analyzes the most recent architectural guidelines of several countries as United States, England, Japan, Sweden and Korea, comparing them through four categories of accessibility, usability, adaptability and visitability. The results of research are like below ; It needs ① to have accessible routes from neighborhood facilities to the residence. ② to have accessible routes from entrance to toilet by way of bedrooms, and plan the resonable routes for hoisters from bedroom to toilet. ③ to build reinforced walls for handrails. ④ to plan a stair lift or through-the-floor lift for the future. |