| Title |
Universal Design Techniques and Evaluations of Nagoya Central Airport in Japan |
| Authors |
Yun Young-Sam ; Kang Byoung-Keun |
| Keywords |
Central Airport ; Convenient Facilities ; Universal Design ; Participation of Disabled |
| Abstract |
This study examines the effects and the problems of the universal design of Nagoya Central Airport(Central Japan International Airport), where users had directly involved in the process of the design for the construction. In this study, we propose the planning direction of the public facilities where the disabled as well as the elderly in the domestic country can use safely and conveniently. The conclusions of this study are as follows: Firstly, the opportunities that users could participate in the process of the design and the way their opinions could be reflected are needed in the beginning stage of planning and construction. Secondly, the routes for the walking should keep the sequence of movement from horizontal to vertical. We aim that all passengers including the disabilities can be accessible to the same routes. Thus, the space for movement by people including the disabilities in the airport should be available equally. Thirdly, information and guidance about the airport should be provided clearly for the people who have difficulties to get information such as the visually handicapped, the hearing-impaired, and foreigners. Finally, the introduction of new concepts about the rest rooms such as rest rooms for the family where the wheelchair users, the elderly, or people with children can use comfortably and the application of the specific techniques to the rest rooms are needed. |