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publication name Design Requirements for Public Parks to Reinforce their Perception through Non-Visual Sensory Stimuli
Authors Manal Abu El-Ela, Mohamed Al-Sherbiny, Mohamed Mostafa Saleh
year 2022
keywords Landscape design elements, Public parks, Visually impaired people, Sensory influences, Perception of Space.
journal Journal of Al-Azhar University, Engineering Sector (JAUES), ISSN-P (1687-8418)
volume 17
issue 62
pages 420-436
publisher Not Available
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Paper Link https://jaes.journals.ekb.eg/article_216828.html
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Abstract

This research discusses the problem of focusing on visual sense when designing public parks and neglecting the other senses. This may cause insufficiency in users’ perception of such parks and lack of integration with the nature, because of the shortage of sensual influences needed to connect people with context. This issue comprises also visually impaired users who may face difficulties in finding their way through parks or enjoy them, due to the lack of sensual stimuli. The research aims to conclude design guidelines for public parks to support various types of sensory influences to improve the accessibility and enjoyment of both visually impaired and sighted users. The methodology depends on induction of the required design principles for such purposes by studying past research relevant to the issue, analysing examples of international sensory parks, and reviewing the Egyptian code for persons with disabilities. Semi-structured interviews with Egyptian visually impaired persons are conducted to explore their experience and verify the results to conclude the guidelines.

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