ORCID Identifier(s)

0009-0002-2338-3553

Document Type

Thesis

Deposit Date

11-28-2024

Abstract

Down Syndrome is a developmental disability that affects all stages of development. To create accessible spaces, demographic information, such as age, about the users must be considered and the appropriate features should be added to cater to each stage of development. A few of the appropriate features include mobility improvements, setting clear spatial boundaries, and utilizing lighting techniques. This study explores the feasibility of implementing Down Syndrome accessibility features through renovations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Using existing literature, a 3D mockup of the more optimal alterations was developed. A heatmap was created based on a variety of data, and ten buildings selected for the study were placed into three categories, interior changes only, minimal alterations to non-structural elements, and heavily involved structural alterations. Noting that 60% of the buildings fall under the first two categories, renovation would be a viable option when looking to create Down Syndrome accessible spaces.

Disciplines

Other Architecture

Publication Date

12-1-2024

Language

English

Faculty Mentor of Honors Project

Crystal Maria Portillo

License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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