Small Living Space Prototype Design Parameters for Low-Vision Sufferers
Keywords:
low-vision, living space, design parameters, prototypeAbstract
Low vision is defined as chronic visual impairment that results in functional limitations, disabilities, and a vision problem that cannot be corrected by using assistive devices, drugs, or medical procedures. Attention to spatial design factors that allow people with low vision to move independently can improve their quality of life. The adaptation factor is essential in understanding the space for a person with low vision to minimize the possibility of accidents in their homes. Low vision sufferers rely on their memory or memory and their rest vision before utilizing their sense of touch in understanding space and making movements. Their ability to move in space is influenced by the legibility of the space captured through their rest vision and sense of touch. The legibility variables of the room include the clarity of the path in the layout, the geometric shape of the room, low light intensity, contrast of material and color, affordability of wall elements, and fixed position objects. These spatial legibility variables will ultimately enable low-vision sufferers to create a spatial mental map to help them move independently in the house without any accidents. This research is an experimental and participatory study to find design parameters that can help the movement of people with low vision without relying on memory or pre-existing memories. The objective is to validate spatial readability variables on a small dwelling prototype with the help of VR technology. The specified design parameters include 1) geometric layout that prioritizes path clarity; 2) affordability of wall elements and objects; 3) geometric object; 4) color contrast; and 5) fixed furniture and objects. The research involved twelve low-vision sufferer respondents aged 21 to 28 years old. This research aim to produce simple housing prototype design parameters that are friendly for people with low vision.
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