universal design in architecture
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Universal Design in Architecture. To begin, lets examine traditional architecture. Sonya. Mary. Rose. Janet. Trish. Beth. First Bank of the United States, Philadelphia Image Source Page: http://ronsaari.com/stockImages/philadelphia/FirstBankOfTheUnitedStates.php. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Universal Design in Architecture• To begin, lets examine traditional architecture.
Mary Rose Janet Beth Sonya Trish
First Bank of the United States, PhiladelphiaImage Source Page: http://ronsaari.com/stockImages/philadelphia/FirstBankOfTheUnitedStates.php
Architecture in the United States
The Supreme Court of the United StatesImage Source Page: http://www.123rf.com/photo_1779666_the-supreme-court-building-is-the-seat-of-the-supreme-court-of-the-united-states-it-is-situated
Universal Design in Architecture• Meet six “average” people.
• View the picture on the next slide and then briefly identify barriers these individuals may encounter with access to the building.
Mary Rose Janet Beth Sonya Trish
Identify barriers these individuals may encounter with access to this building.
Mary Rose Janet Beth Sonya Trish
Gaining access inside the building.
Mary Rose Janet Beth Sonya
Trish
What happens next?
What's the problem with retro-fitting?
“Consider the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning”- Ron Mace, Architect
Plan from the beginning…
for variability!
Examples of Everyday UD
Curb Cuts
Bendable Straws
Questions for the Architect
• Do you know who your tenants will be year after year?• Do you know what the UD needs will be in the future?• “Good design is a wise investment for building owners
and for architects.” - Matt Pietras
UD in Architecture: http://www.ncsu.edu/project/design-projects/udi/center-for-universal-design/the-principles-of-universal-design/