Qualitative Description of Spatial Quality in Inclusive Architecture

Camilla Ryhl; Masashi Kajita; Rene Sørensen

doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-684-2-639

Qualitative Description of Spatial Quality in Inclusive Architecture

Camilla Ryhl, Masashi Kajita, Rene Sørensen

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Abstract

Universal design (UD) has gained global significance and is in the process of institutionalisation in the Nordic Region. This is despite an urgent necessity for developing the theoretical basis and practical applicability of UD. Reflecting this need for furthering the comprehensive understanding of spatial implication of UD, this paper aims to contribute for articulating a means to assess the quality of UD in architecture. Drawing upon numerous cases from research conducted at the Danish Building Research Institute, the paper focuses on sensory aspects of spatial quality, and discusses as well as reflects an applied method for producing the qualitative description of selected buildings that embody UD through creative solutions. The qualitative description of collected examples appears to be effective in delineating sensory aspects of spatial experience; however the systematic development of assessment criteria is essential in order to support students and designers to make responsible decisions in shaping built environments that are accessible and inclusive but also enjoyable.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Universal Design 2016: Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future : Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design (UD 2016), York, United Kingdom, August 21-24, 2016
Editors	Helen Petrie, Jenny Darzentas, Tanja Walsh, David Swallow, Leonardo Sandoval, Andrew Lewis, Christopher Power
Number of pages	3
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Publisher	IOS Press
Publication date	2016
Pages	639-641
ISBN (Print)	978-1-61499-683-5
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-61499-684-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-684-2-639
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	Universal Design 2016 (UD2016): Learning from the past, designing for the future - University of York, York, United Kingdom Duration: 21 Aug 2016 → 24 Aug 2016 Conference number: 3 http://ud2016.uk/

Conference

Conference	Universal Design 2016 (UD2016)
Number	3
Location	University of York
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	York
Period	21/08/2016 → 24/08/2016
Internet address	http://ud2016.uk/

Series	Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume	229
ISSN	0926-9630

Keywords

Universal Design
Architectural Design
Sensory Experience
Quality Assurance

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Ryhl, C., Kajita, M., & Sørensen, R. (2016). Qualitative Description of Spatial Quality in Inclusive Architecture. In H. Petrie, J. Darzentas, T. Walsh, D. Swallow, L. Sandoval, A. Lewis, & C. Power (Eds.), Universal Design 2016: Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design (UD 2016), York, United Kingdom, August 21-24, 2016 (pp. 639-641). IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-684-2-639

Ryhl, Camilla ; Kajita, Masashi ; Sørensen, Rene. / Qualitative Description of Spatial Quality in Inclusive Architecture. Universal Design 2016: Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design (UD 2016), York, United Kingdom, August 21-24, 2016. editor / Helen Petrie ; Jenny Darzentas ; Tanja Walsh ; David Swallow ; Leonardo Sandoval ; Andrew Lewis ; Christopher Power. Amsterdam : IOS Press, 2016. pp. 639-641 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Vol. 229).

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Ryhl, C, Kajita, M & Sørensen, R 2016, Qualitative Description of Spatial Quality in Inclusive Architecture. in H Petrie, J Darzentas, T Walsh, D Swallow, L Sandoval, A Lewis & C Power (eds), Universal Design 2016: Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design (UD 2016), York, United Kingdom, August 21-24, 2016. IOS Press, Amsterdam, Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, vol. 229, pp. 639-641, Universal Design 2016 (UD2016), York, United Kingdom, 21/08/2016. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-684-2-639

Qualitative Description of Spatial Quality in Inclusive Architecture. / Ryhl, Camilla; Kajita, Masashi; Sørensen, Rene.
Universal Design 2016: Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design (UD 2016), York, United Kingdom, August 21-24, 2016. ed. / Helen Petrie; Jenny Darzentas; Tanja Walsh; David Swallow; Leonardo Sandoval; Andrew Lewis; Christopher Power. Amsterdam: IOS Press, 2016. p. 639-641 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Vol. 229).

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Ryhl C, Kajita M, Sørensen R. Qualitative Description of Spatial Quality in Inclusive Architecture. In Petrie H, Darzentas J, Walsh T, Swallow D, Sandoval L, Lewis A, Power C, editors, Universal Design 2016: Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design (UD 2016), York, United Kingdom, August 21-24, 2016. Amsterdam: IOS Press. 2016. p. 639-641. (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Vol. 229). doi: 10.3233/978-1-61499-684-2-639

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