Lecture 5 Universal Design PDF

CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment 241 SEMESTER Ms. Wafa Alghamdi (Coordinator) | Ms Mariola Fernandez Designers struggle to create environments that everyone can use. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAP...

CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment 241 SEMESTER Ms. Wafa Alghamdi (Coordinator) | Ms Mariola Fernandez Designers struggle to create environments that everyone can use. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN CHAPTER 5: Universal Design Issues discussed in this chapter Accessibility & Universal design ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN What is Universal Design and What is ADA? Universal design … is “the art and practice of design to accommodate the widest variety of number of people throughout their life period”. ADA is Americans with Disabilities Act and ensures that people with different needs can be able to access specific areas within a building. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Difference between ADA & Universal design Universal design goes beyond ADA compliance and creates an environment that meets the needs of any user without drawing attention to and regardless of anyone with disabilities. ▪ The concept of Universal design goes beyond complying with the law. Example; a ramp alongside steps provides access, but a well- landscaped ramp that all can use gives everyone the same, equal access. ▪ Before understanding Universal design and how it surpasses ADA compliance, the designer must first understand ADA requirements. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Seek for access into and around spaces for those with disabilities was difficult. The ADA is civil rights legislation designed to protect people with physical and mental disabilities. It mandates that businesses and buildings used by the public must provide access to and be usable by individuals with disabilities. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities However , it is not always possible, so it is only a must to the extent it is possible. Ex. Building considered a Historic Place that is accessed by the public must provide some type of access such as a ramp in the back or side of the building. In this way, a historic façade is preserved. ADA has exceptions for some buildings such as private residential buildings and is mostly concerned with public buildings. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Importance of ADA Allowing people with disabilities access to a myriad of environments. Allowing them access to equal opportunities for employment. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Some examples of ADA Standards ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Some examples of ADA Standards ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Some examples of ADA Standards ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities (ACT) Some examples of ADA Standards ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Some examples of ADA Standards ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Some examples of ADA Standards ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Some examples of ADA Standards ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Ramps & elevators provide access for people in wheelchairs or those who have difficulty in Some examples of ADA Standards climbing stairs. Even the mandated staircase design provides easier movement to & from the staircase with extended handrails to provide stability. Americans With Disabilities (ACT) Some examples of ADA Standards Americans With Disabilities (ACT) Some examples of ADA Standards Americans With Disabilities Some examples of ADA Standards Must safely open doors & appliances as well as walk through the space. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Americans With Disabilities Some examples of ADA Standards Signs should be easy to read & understand. Symbols should be legible for those with low vision. International symbols are required. They should be graphical that provide information without words. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Universal Design means Inclusive design means “The process of creating products that all people are at the heart of the (devices, environments, systems, and design. Thus, inclusive design is processes) which are usable by planned, designed and built, people with the widest possible managed, and used with all people range of abilities, operating within in mind, and with the idea that the widest possible range of everyone connected to the design situations (environments, conditions, should be involved in all phases of and circumstances)” the design process. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Inclusive design as the core of the design Inclusive design should be: Responsive: Its accessibility must be invisible and not draw attention to a disability. Adaptable: We can have the choice of entrances but including one for someone in a wheelchair. Accessible: Must comply with ADA Secure ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Universal Design Versus Inclusive Universal Design is about looking at how different types of abilities are enhanced or supported by the environment, so the more one knows about people, the better the design becomes (accessible to all) The Inclusive Design criteria go beyond accessibility and become responsive, adaptable, and secure to all people. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Universal Design Versus Inclusive Universal Design Versus Inclusive ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Universal Design Versus Inclusive ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Universal Design Versus Inclusive ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Universal Design Versus Inclusive ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Universal Design Versus Inclusive ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN Universal Design (a)Accessible maneuver. kitchen An accessible kitchen has an open area under the sink and open space to Versus Inclusive (b)Inclusive kitchen This Real-Life Design Kitchen features a switch that adjusts the level of the sink to be usable by a tall person or a wheelchair user. This kitchen, which is still in use on the campus of Virginia Tech, considers the user within its space. (c) Inclusive kitchen As is seen in this Real-Life Design Kitchen, a wheelchair can easily maneuver under the sink. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN ADA Versus Universal Design Designing for all ▪ Designing for all considers the range of ages from children through adulthood. ▪ In addition, a person may experience health changes during his or her life that are temporary or permanent that affect the ability to walk, grasp objects, see, hear, smell, think clearly, and so on. ARCH 140 | Human Factors & the Built Environment CHAPTER 5 UNIVERSAL DESIGN ADA Versus Universal Design Current trends Some devices were originally designed as aids for people with special needs. But now the general population uses them daily. These products are in the class of inclusivity; they meet the needs of many. Ex. remote controls, foot-operated flip-top trash bins, and hands-free devices… Reference Textbooks: Human Factors in the Built Environment Human Dimension and Interior Space Linda L. Nussbaumer Julius Panero and Martin Zelnik