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Design For Barrier Free Environment (6AR201)
Design For Barrier Free Environment (6AR201)
Department of Architecture
End Semester Examination, Jan-July 2020
1. What is Barrier-Free Environment and why it is needed? Explain the types of barriers and disability
with proper sketches. 8
2. Make a plan of a residence which should follow a principles of universal design and also mention
design considerations which should be adopted while designing it? 8
3. What are the various parameters required for making a Railway station fully accessible to person
with disability? (Please provide the standards as per the guidelines along with appropriate
sketches.) 8
4. Explain various principles of universal design? 8
5. Write short notes on: 8
a. Ramps and flooring material
b. Directional Signage
c. Handrail and railing
d. Guiding and warning systems