The study aims to propose using a universal heuristic evaluation model （UHEM） to improve the functional and physical performance of residential buildings. Since, ＂everyone should be able to enter and use any part o...The study aims to propose using a universal heuristic evaluation model （UHEM） to improve the functional and physical performance of residential buildings. Since, ＂everyone should be able to enter and use any part of the built environment as independently and naturally as possible＂, the old buildings should be revitalized with respect to an inclusive approach. However, research on current design practice showed that there is a lack of systematic evaluation and revitalization methods. Hence, the main objective of the proposed UHEM model is to evaluate existing residential environments and requalify them with respect to an inclusive approach. The study concludes by highlighting the importance of UHEM from two points of view： （i） the importance of a systematic evaluation approach to effectively deal with the challenge of requalifying the residential environments and （ii） the designers＇ key role during the revitalization process.展开更多
Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated fuzzy approach to determine important universal usability problems(UUPs)by providing experts who behave like real users and to establish a work plan to co...Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated fuzzy approach to determine important universal usability problems(UUPs)by providing experts who behave like real users and to establish a work plan to correct the most important ones.Design/methodology/approach–In this study,a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making approach with three stages is proposed for the evaluation of universal usability.At the first stage,UUPs are identified by performing modified heuristic evaluation,and severity rating of each problem is determined by experts.At the second stage,critical problems are specified by applying the fuzzy Delphi considering these severity ratings.At the third stage,Fuzzy Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory approach is applied to prioritize critical problems as sub and main criteria.An illustrative example related to emergency service is performed to apply the proposed approach.Findings–Results showed that the elevator button design,the elevator emergency button design and the position of the floor signboard are the first three problems that should be primarily improved as sub-criteria.In terms of maincriteria,equitableuse,simpleand intuitiveuse,andperceptible informationare the first three main criteria that should be improve in emergency service.Originality/value–This study is original in terms of methodology and providing a new perspective for building design evaluation.The results can help the designers to see the UUPs in buildings,to focus the most important UUPs and to establish improvement ranking.These advantages provide time and cost-effective design improvement actions.展开更多
文摘The study aims to propose using a universal heuristic evaluation model （UHEM） to improve the functional and physical performance of residential buildings. Since, ＂everyone should be able to enter and use any part of the built environment as independently and naturally as possible＂, the old buildings should be revitalized with respect to an inclusive approach. However, research on current design practice showed that there is a lack of systematic evaluation and revitalization methods. Hence, the main objective of the proposed UHEM model is to evaluate existing residential environments and requalify them with respect to an inclusive approach. The study concludes by highlighting the importance of UHEM from two points of view： （i） the importance of a systematic evaluation approach to effectively deal with the challenge of requalifying the residential environments and （ii） the designers＇ key role during the revitalization process.
文摘Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated fuzzy approach to determine important universal usability problems(UUPs)by providing experts who behave like real users and to establish a work plan to correct the most important ones.Design/methodology/approach–In this study,a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making approach with three stages is proposed for the evaluation of universal usability.At the first stage,UUPs are identified by performing modified heuristic evaluation,and severity rating of each problem is determined by experts.At the second stage,critical problems are specified by applying the fuzzy Delphi considering these severity ratings.At the third stage,Fuzzy Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory approach is applied to prioritize critical problems as sub and main criteria.An illustrative example related to emergency service is performed to apply the proposed approach.Findings–Results showed that the elevator button design,the elevator emergency button design and the position of the floor signboard are the first three problems that should be primarily improved as sub-criteria.In terms of maincriteria,equitableuse,simpleand intuitiveuse,andperceptible informationare the first three main criteria that should be improve in emergency service.Originality/value–This study is original in terms of methodology and providing a new perspective for building design evaluation.The results can help the designers to see the UUPs in buildings,to focus the most important UUPs and to establish improvement ranking.These advantages provide time and cost-effective design improvement actions.
