Eleventh International Conference on The Inclusive Museum

Abstract

In Brazil, the last decade was marked by greater attention to architectural accessibility due to factors such as the institution of Participative Director Plans in cities and the creation of laws to support inclusion. During this same period, two public consultations were held to update the NBR 9050 standard, an important accessibility standard in currency in Brazil. In this context it is necessary to carry out studies that identify qualitative solutions that adopt the guidelines of the NBR9050, but whose architectural solutions are compatible with the principles of universal design. Noting the lack of studies on pathways with a focus on universal design, this paper discusses the elaboration and application of thematic maps, tools resulting from the application of graphical analysis of constructive elements complemented by mapping of flows based on the parameters of the Standard NBR9050 and universal design. The method was applied in a building destined to the educational and cultural divulgation in a Brazilian city. The tool helped the analysis of a built environment, but also proved being able to be used already in the design process, both in the preliminary and/or executive design stage, detailing possible interferences and correcting them before beginning construction.