Inclusive University Built Environments The Impact of Approved Document M for Architects, Designers, and Engineers

This book investigates the impact of Approved Document M—introduced to address accessibility and usability issues for people with disabilities in newly constructed facilities—on different university buildings in the United Kingdom. A selection of six buildings at the University of Kent, the Universi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shuayb, Itab
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2020, 2020
Edition:1st ed. 2020
Subjects:
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review: Disability rights movement and legislation’s impact on educational programmes and its architectural buildings
  • Emergence of design standards and Inclusive Design
  • Investigating the impact of Disability legislation on university buildings
  • University Of Kent Case Study Findings
  • The impact of legislation on University buildings: Inclusive design case studies proposals
  • Barriers to inclusive design: Discussion of Findings
  • Conclusion: University inclusive environment as a future vision