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Aranda-Mena, G, Sher, W, Gameson, R and Ward, P (2005) Evolving trends in nD modelling: the 'construction planning workbench'. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 111–26.

Naji, K K (2005) Virtual environments for improving construction site safety. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 93–102.

Ormerod, M G and Newton, R A (2005) Moving beyond accessibility: the principles of universal (inclusive) design as a dimension in nD modelling of the built environment. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 103–10.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: accessibility; design-for-all; inclusive design; nD modelling; universal design
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: http://earthscan.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/earthscan/aedm/2005/00000001/00000002/art00004
  • Abstract:
    The aim of this paper is to explore the extent to which the principles of universal design can be used as a dimension of nD modelling of the built environment. Previous work has considered the issue of accessibility and this has provided a basis for further exploration. The difference between accessibility and universal (inclusive) design is important for nD modelling of the built environment. Models that incorporate the dimension of access of an environment rely mainly on quantitative dimensions, with the more qualitative aspect of inclusion beyond the reach of current models, which can only flag up the potential issue to a designer. Emphasis is placed on using building code data due to the ease of transfer of quantitative aspects into an nD model. Universal (inclusive) design takes a more qualitative approach to the design process. This paper explores each principle of universal design and suggests how it may be accommodated as a dimension. It can be concluded that qualitative dimensions are just as important as quantitative in creating inclusion; the challenge is to provide information to the designer that encourages the design to go beyond minimum standards.

Smith, J (2005) An approach to developing a performance brief at the project inception stage. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 3–20.

Zhang, X, Sexton, M G, Goulding, J S, Aouad, G and Kagioglou, M (2005) Performance modelling for the design of a hybrid concrete structural frame. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 83–91.

Zou, P X W and Roslan, B A (2005) Different perspectives towards using web-based project management systems in construction: large enterprises versus small- and medium-sized enterprises. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(02), 127–43.