A Case Study on the Interior Design For the disabled in Public Libraries

장애인을 고려한 공공도서관의 실내디자인 사례조사 연구

Nowadays, the disabled are increasing because of industrial injuries and traffic accidents. The attention of the disabled is flourishing along with growing concerns about social participation of tile disabled. The purpose of this study is to investigate the interior design factors for the disabled in public libraries. Four public libraries in seoul since 2000 were investigated. The findings of this study are as follows: The legal items are adequate. But many recommended items are inadequate. Generally, moving facilities are adequate, but direction and refuge facilities are inadequate. Cubicle and lending table are inaccessible for the disabled.