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A Method for Architectural Inclusive Design: the Case of Users Experiencing Down Syndrome
Schelings, Clémentine; Elsen, Catherine
2017In International Journal on Advances in Life Sciences, 9 (3&4), p. 151 - 162
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Keywords :
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 principles, useful to design smart environments, be they ICT-enabled or not. This paper closes on prevalent models of disability in architecture and how they articulate with the model of “architectural handicap”.
Disciplines :
Architecture
Author, co-author :
Schelings, Clémentine  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département ArGEnCo > Composition architecturale
Elsen, Catherine  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département ArGEnCo > Composition architecturale
Language :
English
Title :
A Method for Architectural Inclusive Design: the Case of Users Experiencing Down Syndrome
Publication date :
December 2017
Journal title :
International Journal on Advances in Life Sciences
eISSN :
1942-2660
Publisher :
IARIA
Volume :
9
Issue :
3&4
Pages :
151 - 162
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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