مؤسسة الشرق الأوسط للنشر العلمي
عادةً ما يتم الرد في غضون خمس دقائق
Since the earliest attempts by humans to create shelters and environments that protect them from external dangers, architecture has been able to respond to the diverse and evolving needs of its users throughout history. However, there is currently a group, for whom architecture has not yet fully responded to their needs. The increasing prevalence of autism worldwide is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Unfortunately, individuals with autism suffer from the lack of autism-friendly buildings, which further widens the gap between them and society. This research examines the phenomenon of repurposed buildings, currently being used as autism centers, and explores the potential of architecture and interior design in enhancing the repurposed environment. The study aims to contribute to creating spaces where individuals with autism can thrive. The analysis of the internal environment components of a repurposed autism center was conducted, identifying the architectural weaknesses. Some suggestions were then presented to address these issues, based on the (ASPECTSS) design index. The research method can be adopted to utilize design indicators to improve the reality of repurposed autism centers.