Contents ----------------- Preface ----------------- Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 The Development of “Universal Accessibility” 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Study Methods and Framework ----------------- Universal Accessibility in the Built Environment 2.1 The Challenge in Hong Kong 2.2 Aging Population 2.3 Universal Accessibility in External Areas, Open Spaces and Green Spaces 2.4 Major Issues 2.5 The Way Forward ----------------- Best Practices and Guidelines 3.1 Access Route 3.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 3.3 Landscaped Spaces 3.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 3.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 3.6 Detectable Surfaces 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 3.8 Lighting 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance ----------------- Photo Gallery 4.1 Access Route 4.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 4.3 Landscaped Spaces 4.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 4.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 4.6 Detectable Surfaces 4.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 4.8 Lighting ----------------- Appendices A1 Case Study 1 - Rehabilitation Complex in Wong Chuk Hang A2 Case Study 2 - An External Public Space in Ma On Shan ----------------- Acknowledgements ----------------- References ----------------- View or Download PDF

Appendices     A1 Case Study 1 - Rehabilitation Complex in Wong Chuk Hang A1.0 The Context A1.1 Connectivity Between the Complex and Surrounding Facilities A1.2 Sensory Experience A1.3 Senses of Smell and Touch A1.4 Sense of Taste A1.5 Senses of Hearing and Movement A1.6 Sense of Sight     A1.7 Lesson Learnt     A1.7 Lesson Learnt     In Sections A1.2 to A1.6, the communal external areas within the complex are identified and examined with regard to the potential sensory qualities. There are many ways and alternatives in which a built external environment can be improved. Through interviews with individuals, on-site observations and idea exchange sessions with the users, our findings show that individuals with mobility impairment and/or impairment of one or more senses can greatly benefit from sensory stimulations in external spaces because they seem to have enhanced perception in other senses.   Sensory elements and detectable clues can help raise users’ sensory awareness and add to their appreciation of the surroundings (A1.7a). However, the level of sensory enjoyment may vary between users depending on their physical and psychological state. Therefore, designers may wish to have a good understanding of the intended users’ needs and desires. Careful considerations made in providing sensory elements can benefit a wide range of users.       A1.7a  Multi-sensory elements in external areas can help raise users’ sensory awareness