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http://dx.doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2022.38.4.35

Universal Design Evaluation and Suggestions Regarding the Barrier-Free Certification System - Focused on Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do Province Offices -

Oh, Hyun-Seo (Department of Architectural Engineering, Pukyong National University)
Cho, Young-Hang (Department of Architectural Engineering, Pukyong National University)
Lee, Jae-Yong (Department of Architectural Engineering, Pukyong National University)

Publication Information

Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea / v.38, no.4, 2022 , pp. 35-42 More about this Journal

Abstract

This study aims to reanalyze barrier-free certification based on universal design, develop universal design evaluation criteria, and evaluate buildings certified by barrier-free certification. Literature studies and site visits to five office buildings located in Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do were examined. Upon analysis, their office facilities for the disabled regarding obstruction of obstacles, comfort of space and facility convenience applied to the general public reflected significantly low scores. Additionally, the installation of convenient facilities in their barrier-free certification revealed low scores. These results verified the necessity of universal design evaluation criteria. Specific case studies and continuous research on universal design needs to better reflect the relevant system and its policies. After evaluating buildings certified by barrier-free certification that focus on access and use for disabled people, pregnant women, the elderly, and public, this study has the potential to provide direction for improving future evaluation guidelines.

Keywords

Evaluation; Universal Design; Checklist; Barrier-Free Certification;

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