Transcript Chapter 8, Part 1 - Universal Design

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Universal Design
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Universal
design
is
design
for
all
people
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 Universal design is the design of
products & environments to be usable
by all people, to the greatest extent
possible, without the need for
adaptation or specialized design.
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Four General Ideas of
Universal Design
1. Supportive
2. Adaptable
3. Accessible
4. Safe
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Universal Design is
Supportive
It makes the environment work for
the individual, stressing ease of
use & maintenance.
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Easy to use :
–Child’s hand
with faucet
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Example:
–Easy to use,
smooth surface,
and also
makes it easy
to care for
–Faucet
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Universal Design Is
Adaptable
It serves a wide range of users
whose needs change over time.
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Example:
– From GE. “Real Life”
(electronically)
adjustable kitchen
sink cabinet shown
at highest level
– Note: Raised
placement of
dishwasher
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–From GE. “Real
Life” kitchen
sink at lower
level
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Ironing board
cabinet can be
used at a
variety of
heights
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Universal Design Is
Accessible
The everyday comforts and
conveniences that “normal”
individuals enjoy are
provided to all people.
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“No step”
entranceCalifornia home of
Ruby Trow that
was designed
15 years ago
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Bed in wall –
Closed
San Francisco
Hotel guest room
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Easy to use
Bed open
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Accessible
–Elevator at end
of hallway
–Private home,
San Diego,
California
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-Low threshold
-Roll in shower
-Important for all
interior doors
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Shower in Buuck
home
User can slide
along built-in
bench to reach
shower area
Glass block adds
light to interior
bath
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Easy to use
Kohler
Comfort Height Toilet
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–Accessible
–Arjo “Freedom
Bath”
–Open
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–Accessible
–Arjo “Freedom
Bath”
–Closed
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Adaptable
Bocci adjustable
magnifying mirror
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– Honeywell
thermostat
– Easy to use
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Asco front
loading washer
& dryer
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Easy to use
Accessible
Combination
washer & dryer
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Universal Design is Safe
It not only provides environments and
tools for the presently disabled, but
actually anticipates and prevents disabilities
such as repetitive strain injuries, back
problems, and those caused by accidents.
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An
enlarged
chair rail
(back
wall)
provides
support
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Safe
Front controls on
range for elderly
housing
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Soft bathtub
(also warm
to touch)
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Details of
soft bath tub
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Decorative grab
bars in a senior
housing facility
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Shower in senior
housing facility
No-step
entrance
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Inexpensive,
sturdy
grab bars
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