Universal design in Japan.
Universal design in Japan.
Hi guys, this is JD, a young architect from Colombia. I want to learn more about universal design as I believe should be a common rule in my profession. In order to continue with my process of learning, I would like to know if you guys have any “must-read” papers or biography. (Especially focus in Japan, a country I believe is a reference for accessibility.)
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We definitely want to bring @bookman into this!
But, should also ask – do you speak Japanese? Most publications are likely only in Japanese…
Sorry, but I am a beginner in Japanese still. I one to study abroad (clearly in Japan) as I have seen is a top country in terms of accessibility, therefore could be a lot of research from their part on reducing barriers. For example, I found the “Tenji blocks” article by @joshgrisdale very useful.
Hi,
Since you mentioned the tenji blocks, you can read about them on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tactile_paving. And the guy who invented them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiichi_Miyake
Another great thing here are the toilets: https://www.accessible-japan.com/accessible-toilets-in-japan/
For an example of an accessible bath, check out this one: https://www.accessible-japan.com/hotels/japan/shizuoka/shimoda/mid-range/shimoda-yamatokan/
So, while I don’t know of a specific book, there are lots of unique universal design ideas here in Japan!
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