Multi-Sensory Architecture-A Comfortable Environment for Visually Impaired People

Multi-Sensory Architecture-A Comfortable Environment for Visually Impaired People

Author1 : Gayatri Sukhadiya*, Author2 : Prof Kunika Tadas
1Student, Sipna School of Planning and Architecture, Amravati
2Professor, Sipna School of Planning and Architecture, Amravati

Abstract: This paper focuses on the important role of multi-sensory architecture in designing inclusive learning spaces for children with visual impairments. Many traditional classrooms are designed mainly for people who rely on sight, which can make it difficult for visually impaired students to feel comfortable and independent. Multi-sensory design uses different senses—such as touch, hearing, smell, and temperature—to help children understand and move through a space more easily. This study explores how these sensory elements in the built environment can improve learning, support independence, and provide emotional comfort. A key example is the award-winning classroom for blind students in Pattaya, Thailand, which shows how thoughtful use of space and sensory details can make education more accessible and engaging. Through such design, architecture becomes not just a physical structure, but a helpful tool for learning and growth.

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Keywords: Auditory cues, Accessible learning environments, Blind-friendly Architecture, Multisensory Architecture, Olfactory design, Tactile learning, Universal Design, Visually Impaired Children