Swawolambi: SCHOOL FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Abstract

For years, architectural theorists and architects have been discerning how architecture is perceived and what sets good architecture apart from the rest. With the increase in demand for an inclusive society, these questions are to be raised about universal design and the concept of universal design. The field of architecture is open to all. While designing, no one should be left alone. For those who lack the proper vision to analyze architecture, the same cannot be said. They may not be able to see the architecture, but they can definitely feel it. Every architect should take into account the needs of people who are visually impaired. Any impairment should not prevent someone from appreciating the architecture. The report looks in depth into the introduction to "Visual Impairment", their needs and problems, multisensory experience, non-visual perception, design guidelines and lighting requirements, material perception, and how they perceive the surroundings in urban and individual contexts based on the case studies and literature reviewed. What kinds of visually impaired people exist? What distinguishes them from people who can see architecture? What needs to be done to feel like architecture meets, and how do they perceive it? Even though inclusiveness in design is encouraged by architecture for the blind, it is rarely discussed or used in the final product.