| Title |
A Study on Application of Universal Design Principles to Underground Commercial Space |
| Authors |
Lee Hyo-Chang ; Ha Mi-Kyoung |
| Keywords |
Universal Design ; Underground Space ; Underground Passage Shopping Center ; Public Space |
| Abstract |
Underground passage shopping center which is one of the underground space is a public facility. Therefore, underground passage shopping center needs physical environment that everyone could use it without any difficulties. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the application of universal design into public space of underground passage shopping center. Based on this, we are trying to suggest environmental improvement plan that various people such as seniors and disabled could use it easily. The scope of this research was adjusted as 8 underground passage shopping centers that are located in Seoul. Spacial scope of the research was set as public spaces such as entrance space, walking space, slope way, stairway of underground passage shopping center and the content of scope of this research was the application of universal design. The conclusion of this research is as following. First, public space of underground passage shopping center needs physical environmental improvement for the convenient usage for seniors and disabled. Second, the application of universal design is needed for public space for shelter and rescue of underground passage shopping center. Third, underground passage shopping center needs a plan to minimize the safety infringement of user by commercial activity of stores in it. |