Evaluation of the Building Entrances in Term of Accessibility

The thesis investigates the accessibility of the building entrances. The main problem identified by this thesis is the lack of requirements for all people, particularly disabled people. This study aims to present building entrance designs (from the city scale to the lobby or entrance hall) which are accessible for all, and also to create the beneficial design elements which facilitate convenient and easy access for all people including pedestrians, the disabled people and vehicles. The methodology of this study is based on a framework approach, and appropriate literature reviews. Based on the relevant information and data, a table of evaluation criteria will serve as the framework. Finally, different types of building entrances such as those in government buildings, health services buildings, residential, commercial, and historical/tourist buildings in Famagusta, was analyzed by the ‘fuzzy’ method. By evaluation of the accessibility of these different building types in Famagusta, this thesis will highlight the problem of accessibility from the city to the closed environment of the building entrance lobby and suggest solutions to this problem. Keywords: Building Entrance, Accessibility, Access, Disable, Design