The use of a multi-attribute tool for evaluating accessibility in buildings : the AHP approach

Wu, S; Lee, A; Aouad, GF; Tah, JHM

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to develop a quantitative building accessibility assessment model for the construction industry.
Design/methodology/approach – The building accessibility assessment criteria are incorporated in a hierarchy structure based on the relevant building regulations and British standards. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is employed to determine the priority of the accessibility criteria. A review of the application of AHP is included in the paper. Finally, a case scenario is used to illustrate the method.
Findings – This paper provides a methodology to prioritize the building accessibility criteria and to indicate how well a building design meets accessibility requirements quantitatively. Practical limitations/implications – A model is advocated for use by accessibility consultants and building designers to establish a quantitative assessment for building accessibility. It can also be used in the development of accessibility assessment software.
Originality/value – This paper presents a novel quantitative building accessibility assessment model.

Citation

Wu, S., Lee, A., Aouad, G., & Tah, J. (2007). The use of a multi-attribute tool for evaluating accessibility in buildings : the AHP approach. Facilities, 25(9/10), 375-389. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770710772478

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2007
• Deposit Date: Sep 21, 2007
• Journal: Facilities
• Print ISSN: 0263-2772
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 25
• Issue: 9/10
• Pages: 375-389
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/02632770710772478
• Keywords: Analytical hierarchy process, buildings
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02632770710772478
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