TY - JFULL AU - C. Valderrama-Ulloa and C. Schmitt and J.-P. Marchetti and V. Bucarey PY - 2024/3/ TI - Design Criteria Recommendation to Achieve Accessibility In-house to Different Users T2 - International Journal of Architectural and Environmental Engineering SP - 82 EP - 88 VL - 18 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10013535 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 206, 2024 N2 - Access to adequate housing is a fundamental human right and a crucial factor for health. Housing should be inclusive, accessible, and able to meet the needs of all its inhabitants at every stage of their lives without hindering their health, autonomy, or independence. This article addresses the importance of designing housing for people with disabilities, which varies depending on individual abilities, preferences, and cultural considerations. Based on the components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, wheelchair users, little people (achondroplasia), children with autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome were characterized, and six domains of activities related to daily life inside homes were defined. The article describes the main barriers homes present for this group of people. It proposes a list of architectural and design aspects to reduce barriers to housing use. The aspects are divided into three main groups: space management, building services, and supporting facilities. The article emphasizes the importance of consulting professionals and users with experience designing for diverse needs to create inclusive, safe, and supportive housing for people with disabilities. ER -