Assessment of Housing for People with Disabilities through Virtual Reality: Promoting the Right to Independent Living for People with Disabilities
Abstract The pursuit of independent living has emerged as a paramount objective within the realm of disability. The accessibility of living spaces is recognized as a pivotal factor contributing to personal independence. However, existing standards and methodologies for crafting accessible housing often fall short in comprehensively assessing and addressing the intricate functional dynamics inherent in the interactions of individuals with disabilities within these environments. To advance the right to independent living for individuals with disabilities, this research shows the use of virtual reality in facilitating the design of universally accessible housing (UAH). While various authors have previously documented the application of virtual reality simulations for training across diverse fields, such as wheelchair usage and architectural design processes, there is an absence in their deployment for the evaluation of housing designs per se. This study scrutinizes the essential parameters crucial to housing design and pioneers the development of a virtual reality simulation for their evaluation. The findings illuminate the efficacy of these simulations in monitoring and simulating diverse designs and accessibility solutions. This approach proves instrumental in identifying and rectifying potential issues prior to construction, enabling the incorporation of precise accessibility measures and adaptations tailored to individuals with disabilities. The goal is to ensure that the housing is not only fully accessible but also provides a comfortable and inclusive living environment.
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Bigby, C., Frawley, P. and Ramcharan, P. (2014). A collaborative group method of inclusive research. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27(1), 54-64.
Boje, C., Guerriero, A., Kubicki, S. and Rezgui, Y. (2020). Towards a semantic construction digital twin: Directions for future research. Automation in Construction, 114, 103179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103179
Budziszewski, P., Grabowski, A., Milanowicz, M. and Jankowski, J. (2016). Workstations for people with disabilities: An example of a virtual reality approach. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 22(3), 367-373.
Ceccacci, S., Germani, M. and Mengoni, M. (2012). User-centered approach for home environment designing. In ACM International Conference Proceedings Series. https://doi.org/10.1145/2413097.2413136
Dew, A., Collings, S., Dillon, I., Gentle, E. and Douse, L. (2019). ‘Living the life I want’: A framework for planning engagement with people with intellectual disability and complex support needs. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(2), 401-412. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12538
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Dozio, N., Marcolin, F., Scurati, G. W., Ulrich, L., Nonis, F., Vezzetti, E., Marsocci, G., La Rosa, A. and Ferrise, F. (2021). A design methodology for affective virtual reality. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 162, 102791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2022.102791
Endrissat, N., Islam, G. and Noppeney, C. (2016). Visual organizing: Balancing coordination and creative freedom via mood boards. Journal of Business Research, 69(7), 2353-2362.
Getuli, V., Capone, P. and Bruttini, A. (2020). Planning, management, and administration of HS contents with BIM and VR in construction: An implementation protocol. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(2), 603-623. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-11-2019-0647
Kaklanis, N., Moschonas, P., Moustakas, K. and Tzovaras, D. (2013). Virtual user models for the elderly and disabled for automatic simulated accessibility and ergonomics evaluation of designs. Universal Access in the Information Society, 12(4), 403-425. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-012-0281-0
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Martínez, O. (2022). Viviendas para personas con discapacidad intelectual: habitarlas desde la interioridad. Actas de Coordinación Sociosanitaria,(30), 82-99.
Mourtzis, D., Panopoulos, N., Angelopoulos, J., Wang, B. and Wang, L. (2022). Human-centric platforms for personalized value creation in the metaverse. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 65, 653-659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2022.11.004
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Raimbaud, P., Lou, R., Danglade, F., Figueroa, P., Hernandez, J. T. and Merienne, F. (2021). A task-centered methodology to evaluate the design of virtual reality user interactions: A case study on hazard identification. Buildings, 11(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11070277
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