Design Guidelines a Interior Architecture Drawing Classroom for the Lower Limb Disability to Use a Wheelchair

Abstract

Currently, the classroom space in the Interior Architecture program, which includes drafting and design classes, is not designed to support students with lower limb disabilities who use wheelchairs. This environment hinders their learning and activities in classroom. This research aims to 1) analyze the interior architecture of a drafting classroom that accommodates wheelchair users, 2) analyze the problems and needs of lower limb disabilities who use wheelchairs that affects the design of a drafting classroom, 3) find guidelines for designing a drafting classroom for wheelchair users, and 4) integrate this research with classroom learning to allow students to study and apply the acquired knowledge to their own design work. Data was collected through surveys, observations, site planning, and simulations of wheelchair use within the space from 10 sample groups, along with 30 interviews. The collected data was analyzed and summarized into key issues to identify solutions and provide design guidelines. The research findings indicate that the problems and needs of wheelchair users with lower limb disabilities in accessing the space are related to size and proportions. Various dimensions may hinder convenient and efficient use. Design approaches must focus on two main aspects: 1) Accessibility: People with disabilities must be able to access all areas. Floor levels, width, materials, and surfaces must be wheelchair-accessible. 2) Usability: All areas and equipment must be usable conveniently and efficiently. Design considerations include proportions, appropriate working distances, furniture style (especially drafting tables), and the installation equipment. Easy of use, convenience, and safety are key design principles. This information can be used as a guideline for the design and detailed drawings for construction