disability; Down Syndrome; inclusive design; universal design; methodological framework
Abstract :
[en] This paper develops an in-situ methodology to help architects insure better inclusion of people with Down syndrome all along preliminary phases of the architectural design process, and eventually to the designed space. This methodology first offers architects some design keys in regard of how people with Down syndrome interact with two types of spaces: their personal dwellings and some completely unknown spaces. The methodology then unfolds towards more pro-active inclusion of the participants thanks to playful expression of their feelings and perceptions. This paper discusses how this methodology relates to inclusive and universal design principles as well as prevalent models of disability in architecture.
Disciplines :
Architecture
Author, co-author :
Schelings, Clémentine ; Université de Liège > Département ArGEnCo > Composition architecturale
Elsen, Catherine ; Université de Liège > Département ArGEnCo > Composition architecturale
Language :
English
Title :
Inclusion of Down Syndrome in Architectural Design: Towards a Methodology
Publication date :
March 2017
Event name :
The second international conference on Universal Accessibility in the Internet of Things and Smart Environments
Event organizer :
IARIA
Event place :
Nice, France
Event date :
March, 19-23
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the second international conference on Universal Accessibility in the Internet of Things and Smart Environments
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