universal design in architecture

Universal Design in Architecture• To begin, lets examine traditional architecture.

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First Bank of the United States, PhiladelphiaImage Source Page: http://ronsaari.com/stockImages/philadelphia/FirstBankOfTheUnitedStates.php

Architecture in the United States

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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.

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Identify barriers these individuals may encounter with access to this building.

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Gaining access inside the building.

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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/