A UNIVERSAL DESIGN MODEL FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSINGDESIGN

Abstract

A research is made about the effects of the principles of the Universal Design on housing design.
The aim of this study is to introduce universal design principles and to emphasize the positive
effects of the application of these principles. The scope of the study is to examine the reflection
of universal design concept on multi-family housing design. Also, the scope includes designs to
be made to increase the application rate in the concept of multi-family housing. Rather than
designing different products for the changing needs of the different individuals, it is aimed to
design products suitable for the use of all of the individuals.
In order to obtain information, field research was made in the study. In the field research, all the
common areas and residential areas searched in the projects were examined according to
universal design principles. Information was obtained from inside and outside the selected
examples of multi-family houses by observation and photography method. A chart was prepared
to evaluate the requirements of housing projects and common problems identified. As a result,
the general aim of the thesis is; universal design principles to be widely used in the design of
multi-family houses.