期刊名称：The Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (JSDA)
电子版ISSN：1520-5509
出版年度：2012
卷号：14
期号：1
出版社：Institute of Sustainable Development in Africa
摘要：Increasingly, concerns about the need to improve the level of accessibility of buildings for the aged and the physically challenged in the built environment especially in public buildings have been raised. The study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of ramp design in the Kumasi Metropolitan Area of Ghana. An adaptive survey was employed to selected public buildings to generate recommendations for change and improvement. The findings indicate thatthere were several shortcomings associated with ramp characteristics, landing and handrail provision, and characteristics in ramps provided in the public buildings studied. The study recommends redesigning of existing ramps to achieve desirable standards, and the adherence of prospective designs to development standards to ensure ease of accessibility within the built environment. When implemented, it will eventually allow the elderly and physically challenged move freely, safely and enjoy the great variety of opportunities and experiences existing in the City.
关键词：Ramp Design; Barrier-free; Accessibility; Public Buildings; Kumasi; Ghana
