Applicability of Malaysian standards and universal design in public buildings in Putrajaya / Syazwani Abdul Kadir and Mariam Jamaludin.

Abdul Kadir, Syazwani and Jamaludin, Mariam (2018) Applicability of Malaysian standards and universal design in public buildings in Putrajaya / Syazwani Abdul Kadir and Mariam Jamaludin. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies, 3 (6). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2514-751X

Abstract

This paper discusses an on-going research on universal design implementation in public buildings in Putrajaya with the applicability to Malaysian Standards of accessibility. The areas of study include disability and accessibility issues, current accessibility system in Malaysia, Malaysian Standards and universal design implementation in built environment, and the importance of public buildings in Putrajaya. Site observation involving facilities measurement and photographic documentation was conducted in ßve signißcant public buildings in this city. The ßndings of this study may be used as reference to designers and building managements in providing adequate accessible facilities for the buildings’ visitors.

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Item Type: Article
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Abdul Kadir, Syazwani
syazwani@uwalumni.com
Jamaludin, Mariam
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Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > Protection, assistance and relief > Special classes > People with disabilities. Including blind, deaf, people with physical and mental disabilities
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > Protection, assistance and relief > Special classes
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > Protection, assistance and relief
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Puncak Alam Campus > Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying
Journal or Publication Title: Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies
UiTM Journal Collections: Others > Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies
ISSN: 2514-751X
Volume: 3
Number: 6
Page Range: pp. 1-10
Keywords: persons with disabilities, Malaysian Standards of accessibility, barrier-free/universal design
Date: January 2018
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/29852
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