Universal Design Practice in Malaysia: Architect’s Perceptions of its Terminology

Authors

Liyana Mohamed Yusof and David Jones

Session

A3. UD theory and practice

Date and Time

2014-06-16, 14:25 - 14:45

Room

MA 1
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Abstract

Universal Design is a concept that embraces and covers issues of accessibility in the built and natural environments. The concept has progressively been introduced into the Malaysian built environment and architecture practice. However, its implementation in Malaysia is still considerably deficient. This paper investigates the contemporary perceptions of Malaysian architects towards the implementation of Universal Design in Malaysian built environment practice with an emphasis on their understanding of the terminology of Universal Design by means of face-to-face interviews. Findings indicate misconceptions towards the terminology of Universal Design exist in Malaysian practice due to a lack of understanding of the terminology that is negating its implementation in built environment practice.