Design trends and future planning for inclusive development in tropical built environment

Abdul Rahim, Asiah and Abd Samad, Nur Amirah and W Seman, Wan Mohamad Amin (2021) Design trends and future planning for inclusive development in tropical built environment. In: WABER 2021 CONFERENCE, 9-11 August 2021, Physical at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana and Online.

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Abstract

A brief history of the introduction of Universal Design and Accessibility in Malaysia where it has been established since 1990 of three Malaysian Standards regarding design for access to buildings. Coping with the demands of providing accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and the elderly has been a challenge for these past three decades. The intention is to distinguish current Universal Design trends and the level of public and professional awareness of inclusive development. Furthermore, an exploration of integrating inclusive development within the tropical built environment and our social construct of Asian culture and lifestyle. As a summary, to cater design for diverse age and ability is esteemed in providing recommendations or innovation design solutions to accommodate access design that complements in creating an accessible built environment.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Keynote)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Accessibility, Access Design Solution, Inclusive Development, Universal Design
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA1995 Architecture as a profession N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2545.A1 Architecture and people with disabilities
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim
Date Deposited:	22 Apr 2025 17:26
Last Modified:	22 Apr 2025 17:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120650

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