chapter 34 the next-generation universal home

POSTECHHuman System Design Laboratory

Chapter 34 Chapter 34 THE NEXT-GENERATION UNIVERSAL THE NEXT-GENERATION UNIVERSAL

HOMEHOME

2008. 9. 25. Thu.

Kim, Hee-jin


ContentsContents

Introduction Universal Design and Housing The Next-Generation Universal Home Conclusion

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The next-generation universal home It is an example of how housing may evolve over the next 15 to 20 years

in response to present and future demographic and marketing trends

Demographic Trends Change in household type Increment of aged population Civil rights movement for people with disabilities

A growing community of designers, researchers, and educators worldwide is recognizing the importance of UD

Housing of the future must possess an ability to adapt to the differing needs and requirements of the users, no matter their age or strength of agility

IntroductionIntroduction

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Universal Design and HousingUniversal Design and Housing

Universal Design It respects, values, and strives to accommodate the broadest possible

spectrum of human ability in the design of all products and environments It helps eliminate

• the need for special features and spaces for a specific group of people• additional expense that specialness and special products often generate

Universal design in housing Only for people with disability? Also useful to all members of family It is also marketable

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The Next-Generation Universal HomeThe Next-Generation Universal Home

This project represents the collective experience of the staff at the Center for Universal Design

Overview of Key Features Entrances Kitchen Bathrooms Controls, Alarms Stairs Storage

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The Next-generation Universal HomeThe Next-generation Universal Home

Overview of Key Features

All entrances are stepless with low thresholds Construction incorporates future access to second floor Some elements and features are located at more usable heights Adjustable features are provided throughout, so the environment adapts to

the individual Adjustable bathing fixture in each bathroom allows for multiple bathing

options.

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For a more exhaustive listing of universal features see the article “Universal Design in Housing(Mace,

1998)”


The Next-generation Universal HomeThe Next-generation Universal Home

Entrances

Having more than one means of accessible egress is an important safety consideration

Creative landscaping can be an effective way

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Kitchen

Key to usability are work surfaces at a variety of heights (28~42in)

Motorized kitchen storage system

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Bathrooms

Reinforcing installed in bathroom walls around toilet and bathing fixtures for future installation of grab bars

All toilets and lavatories are adjustable in height

Each bathing fixture allows multiple bathing options

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Controls, Alarms

All environmental controls are located in convenient locations and mounted at easy-to-reach height

Thermostat provides both audible and visual readouts

Smoke alarms and fire detectors emit both visual(strobe light) and audible signals

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Stairs

Appropriate inclusion of certain stair features ensures the user’s safety

Contrasting treads and risers

An electrical connection at time of initial construction for later use as the power source for a platform lift

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tread

riser



Storage

Storage throughout the house is provided in as flexible a way as possible

Adjustable-height closet rods in a child’s bedroom or in the laundry area

Full-extension pull-out storage shelving system

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Due to a lack of understanding about or even an awareness of UD

ConclusionConclusion

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We saw some prominent universal features to true holistic UD

And all of these designs reflect a belief in the marketing advantage of UD

However, many challenges remain for industry-wide adoption of UD

Furthering the understanding about universal design is critical

through projects like the next-generation universal home


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