SOGBETUN, OREOLUWA TOLUWANIMI and Covenant University, Theses (2021) IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN THE DESIGN OF A SHOPPING MALL FOR ABEOKUTA. Masters thesis, Covenant University Ota..
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Abstract
The process of designing inclusive spaces and ultimately, inclusive buildings can be viewed as an answer to accommodating various persons within the built environment regardless of experienced individuality and differences. What truly creates a disability is the interaction between an individual’s impairment and the various barriers presented by the design of a building. Unfortunately, it has been identified through observation and review of existing literature that accessibility is not fully considered and provided to users of several public buildings. Many public buildings are designed with a half-hearted attempt at universal design and this makes them inaccessible to the physically challenged. In addition to that, few studies have discussed the application of Universal design principles in shopping malls in South western Nigeria, specifically Ogun state and the literature found addressing Universal Design principles have mainly focused on achieving universal design amongst people with sensory limitations by making use of active means only. As architects, it remains a social responsibility to consistently design spaces that will cater to individuals in an effective, efficient, and satisfactory way, regardless of health, body size, experience, mobility, strength and age. Therefore, the aim of this research is to study the implementation of Universal design in shopping malls towards the design of a shopping mall in Abeokuta, Nigeria. To collect data for this research, a mixed mode method of data collection was used. Qualitative data was collected with the use of an observation schedule and case studies and Quantitative data was collected through the administration of structured questionnaires. Findings show that selected shopping malls for the purpose of this research only catered to the mobility impaired and not all individuals with disabilities. This study therefore recommends a model that will ensure an inclusive public building in order to create a better user experience.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Abeokuta, Implementation, shopping mall, Universal design |
| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Art |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Nov 2021 12:29 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Nov 2021 12:29 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/15434 |
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