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Universal Design
“Universal design is the design of products and
environments to be usable by all people, to the
greatest extent possible, without the need for
adaptation or specialized design.” –Ron Mace
Overall Concept
The overall intent of Universal design is to simplify life for all the
consumers or users. Creating products, communications, and
built in environments more usable and benefit as many people
as possible with little or no extra cost. Universal design benefits
people of all disabilities, special needs, and ages.
CUD The center for Universal Design
This is a national information source including technical assistance
and research center that evaluates, develops and promotes Universal
design. They study housing , commercial and public facilities,
outdoor environments, and products. There mission is to improve
these environments and products through design innovation,
research education and assistance in design.
Current Projects
CUD has developed a new course is being developed
at the college of design. It teaches students the concepts of Universal
design. It helps them to understand the designers responsibility to the
public to create a space that surpasses the minimum building codes taking
more responsibility and initiative in design.
CUD takes part in design projects. One major construction they are involved
with is the New National Children's Museum in Washington DC. They review
the designers making sure the environment is promoting equality, and
furthering development of global citizens.
CUD also works with the Beijing Institute of Technology. They have a five year
exchange agreement. BIT will translate and publish a number of Universal
design publications. BIT and The college of design will exchange students
and faculty.
Fair Housing- Supporting the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1998.
Intended to strengthen enforcement of Fair Housing requirements and to
better accommodate persons with disabilities.
CUD Modifications for safety of use- Helping to create spaces to help those
with disabilities or diminishing or lost senses. Dealing with issues of loss or
deterioration of Vision, Cognition, Balance Coordination, Strength, Sense
of touch or dexterity, smell, hearing.
Beijing International Symposium on Universal Design
CUD has a central Focus on North Carolina
The center for universal design works closely with the College of design in
North Carolina. They promote Universal design in all designs,
constructions and manufactured products throughout the university. To
do this the CUD collaborates with builders and manufacturers throughout
the University to design spaces have innovative design ideas.
The center also provides publications, instructional materials, information,
referrals and technical assistance to people with disabilities, families and
professionals throughout the state as well as the rest of the US.
The center staff also constructs seminars and educational activities in every
part of the state.
CUD Publications include
The Principles of Universal Design, Installing Trench Drains in
Curbless Showers, Stepless Entrances for Multifamily
Housing, Residential Rehabilitation, Remodeling and
Universal design, Accessible multifamily Housing, Universal
approach to Product design.
Services
Research includes studies done on human factor needs and usability of
accessible designed products and environments Conducts design and
market research to find contemporary solutions.
Design ideals include, concept development, architectural and product
evaluations, plan consultations and provides design and marketing
assistance for business and industry.
Education programs provide courses, workshops and presentations for
students, advocates, builders, designers, engineers, service providers and
governments agencies.
Funding
North Carolina State Fund’s Allocations, National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research and Fannie Mae and fees for services and
contracts with state agencies.
Awards
2004 National industry Award- worked with R-Anell Homes and won it during
the 2004 National Congress and Expo for manufactured and Modular
Housing.
2003 Housing North Carolina Award- The city of Gastonia and NC State
university College of Design’s Center for Universal Design’s award for
excellence in affordable housing.
2003 Triangle Access Award- Given by the Alliance of Disability Advocates.
2001 Gold Metal Winner- HBA Durham and Orange Counties annual Parade
of Homes for their Tarr House.