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How do blind people interact with buildings? (self.Blind)
submitted by Tatertot1024
Im developing a design for Kansas City School for the Blind. I'm interesting in learning more about your expirences with buildings. How have buildings empowered you or withheld you from doing anything? I would love to learn about everyone's experiences? How do you experience buildings? What are thoughts when going into a new building? What are some positives/negative experiences you've had with building?
Anything would be great! Thank you very much.
Anything would be great! Thank you very much.
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Chaserly 1 points 3y ago
Well I know that a visually impaired (or blind maybe) guy helped design one of the Lighthouse Guild buildings. I heard that it’s full of slopes, various textures on the floor and wall etc.
I like the textures on the floor that indicate that you are at steps, in a doorway etc.
The most annoying thing is the audio systems that some elevators have for visually impaired people. My job this summer had it... it was so loud that it basically yelled across the room that I was interacting with the elevator. I felt so embarrassed. I resorted to just using the super zoom function on my phone.
I think floor textures are the way to go though.
I like the textures on the floor that indicate that you are at steps, in a doorway etc.
The most annoying thing is the audio systems that some elevators have for visually impaired people. My job this summer had it... it was so loud that it basically yelled across the room that I was interacting with the elevator. I felt so embarrassed. I resorted to just using the super zoom function on my phone.
I think floor textures are the way to go though.
Tatertot1024 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
I’m sorry to hear about the elevator situation, I imagine that just draws unneeded attention. I understand that you really like how texture can inform you when you’re moving through different spaces. Bathroom, office, elevator, stairs.
Do you have any buildings (besides lighthouse guild) that are particularly your favorite where texture has positively impacted your experience?
Do you have any buildings (besides lighthouse guild) that are particularly your favorite where texture has positively impacted your experience?
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