An evaluation tool for physical accessibility of cultural heritage buildings

J Marín-Nicolás, MP Sáez-Pérez - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Persons with disabilities (PWD) account for 10–15% of the world's population. The lack of
accessibility in the built environment imposes a constraint on its use by these individuals. In …

Analysis of the Accessibility Improvement Index in Urban Areas through Heritage Buildings Used as Museums—Case Studies in the Region of Murcia (Spain)

J Marín-Nicolás, MP Sáez-Pérez, F Tajani, F Sica - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Equality of opportunity for all people, regardless of their abilities, is a fundamental principle
in contemporary society. This includes the ability to use any object, service, or environment …

Design of a Support Tool to Improve Accessibility in Heritage Buildings—Application in Case Study for Public Use

MP Sáez-Pérez, J Marín-Nicolás - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The existing literature shows the interest in the study of accessibility within heritage
architecture, particularly in the context of repurposing these structures to extend their …

Factors contribute in development of the assessment framework for wheelchair accessibility in National Heritage Buildings in Malaysia

NF Zahari, AI Che-Ani, RB Abdul Rashid… - International Journal of …, 2020 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal the significant factors that contribute to the
development of the assessment framework for wheelchair accessibility to National Heritage …

Reaccessing marginalized heritage sites in historic Cairo: a cross-case comparison

DSI Elsayed - Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and …, 2020 - emerald.com
Purpose According to the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) report of
heritage at risk for 2011–2013, Cairo is facing serious conservation challenges after the …

How adaption of historic listed buildings affords access

S Lynch, DG Proverbs - … Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 2020 - emerald.com
Purpose Providing accessible and inclusive environments fulfils legislative obligations and
creates financial benefits. Historic-listed buildings rely on heritage tourism for continued …

[HTML][HTML] Rehabilitation of Heritage Buildings in Conflict Zones: A Case Study of Al-Khader Library in Gaza Strip and Its Impact on Sustainable Development

DK Amro, S Ammar - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Rehabilitating heritage buildings is a common practice in developed countries. In contrast,
developing countries experiencing conflict lack the financial support and qualified experts to …

Experiencing accessibility of historical heritage places with individuals living with visible and invisible disabilities

A Ruiz-Rodrigo, E Morales, M Lakoud… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Around 16% of world's population lives with visible and invisible disabilities.
People with disabilities' participation may be limited because of the environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Voices unheard, insights into the lives of people with disabilities: A needs assessment study

S Sargazi, N Yamani, A Najimi - Journal of Education and Health …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: The phenomenon of disability in society is as ancient as human history
itself. Approximately one billion people worldwide experience some form of disability, with a …

Completely Accessibility Solutions for Historical Building and Areas in the Multi-Layered City Center of Sivas

MA Çelimli, M Oral - ICONARP International Journal of …, 2022 - iconarp.ktun.edu.tr
The study's major objective is to demonstrate that historical structures and locations are
completely accessible to all people. While the required architectural modifications are …