Thirteenth International Conference on The Arts in Society

Abstract

One of the most important problems and difficulties that disabled users are confronted in the urban spaces is being exceptional and specific, and designers are looking at them in a particular way in urban environments so they were seemed to be stigmatized in society and in consequence in social relationships with other ordinary peoples. Interactive art & architecture is a suitable approach in design for artists to achieve these mentioned goals. Since in late decades we are encountering increasing influence of computer technologies and artificial intelligence in the field of art and architecture, usage of interactive art approach has been increased. The aim of this research was to improve the elements of urban space, e.g. street furniture, urban facades, traffic signs and public transportation aids for disabled users and suggested solutions by using of interactive art and architecture. For instance, using of this approach in design, converts furniture from a fixed and static objects to a dynamic and intelligent objects, so all the peoples (ordinary, children and disabled) could use similar urban furniture that could adapt to each group needs. The research methodology in this article is analytical and descriptive. So in the first step investigate needs and desires of disabled and children in public space, after that the information and data were categorized according to the values and importance. Furthermore factors about accessibility to public transportation, building facades and street furniture, pedestrian line, staying and moving zones were recognized and analyzed.