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Low Vision Design Standards Awareness and Acceptance:
Creating a Process
Low Vision Design Committee of the National Institute of Building Sciences Henry Green, Hon. AIA Vijay Gupta President Chief Mechanical National Institute of Engineer (retired) Building Sciences US General Services Administration
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Opening Remarks
Why we are here and need world-wide support Lions District Governor, District 24A Lion Jay Moughon
Springfield-Franconia Host Lions Club
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My Journey Vijay Gupta, PE Chief Mechanical Engineer, (Retired) U.S. General Services Administration What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? A brief overview of my condition
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A brief overview of GSA United States federal landlord for civilian agencies. GSA owns and operates 600 million square feet of space nationwide. This includes federal courthouses, federal buildings, US border stations, and other related buildings.
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One of the programs Mr. Gupta was responsible for Post Occupancy Evaluations. He was familiar with The Americans with Diasabilities Act (ADA) and other Federal Standards, which don’t address Low vision. He saw issues with numerous designs --some good and some poor.
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Met with NIBS Project Manager and
Architects and US Access Board Director in 2009
Conclusion: We needed more experts to discuss the issues, so we planned a workshop for September 2010.
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Formation of the Workshop
Experts included: • NIBS President and Executive Vice President • Doctors from National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic. • Deputy Administrator of GSA • U.S. Access Board director • Several architects and engineers • Lighting engineers and designers • American Foundation of the Blind reps • Building owners and managers
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Executive Summary
www.nibs.org
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Recommendations from the
Workshop
• Need more research • Need to convene a Low Vision Committee
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Henry L. Green, Hon. AIA President, National Institute of Building Sciences and LVDC member
Introducing the National Institute of Building Sciences and its Low Vision
Design Committee
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The Institute’s Mission
“. . . to serve the nation and the public interest by supporting advances in building sciences and technology to improve the built environment.”
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The Institute’s Leadership Role • Forum for Everyone: the Entire Building
Community • Consensus Process Recognized by
Industry • Providing “Tools” for the Building
Industry
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Low Vision Design Committee The Institute’s Low Vision Design Committee (LVDC) is a multidisciplinary, team of volunteers established by NIBS in November 2011 to: • Address the needs of all occupants of the built
environment, including those with low vision, through improvements in designs and operational procedures for new and existing facilities to enhance the function, safety, and quality of life.
• Identify existing knowledge and needs for further research to accomplish these objectives.”
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The LVDC Guideline Project
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What do we mean by “Low Vision?” Vision that can’t be… • Corrected to 20/70 or better • Improved with standard glasses or
contact lenses • Corrected with surgery or
medicines
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Population with Vision Impairment is Growing
From the World Health Organization:
• US visually impaired population is at 19 million.
• Worldwide, it is 285 million, among the countries that actually report data.
• As the population ages, this number will increase substantially.
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What Goes Wrong with Vision? Any part of the eye can be affected • Glaucoma (light can’t reach the retina) • Macular degeneration • Degeneration of the retina (causing
“tunnel vision”) • Retinitus pigmentosa • Optic nerve problems • Also, brain (visual cortex) damage
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Lessons Learned
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Lighting is Key: Basic Concepts
• Minimize Glare • Light surfaces • Layers of light • Controls, controls
and more controls
Tah Mah Lau Residence – HKS Architect
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Be Mindful of Glare
…Glaring concern
…Glare minimized
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Consider Higher Lighting Levels in Circulation Spaces
Unknown building hallway Lewis and Clark State Office Building – BNIM Architects
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Control Daylight
Arapahoe County Building, Colorado
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Good and Balanced Lighting
University of Illinois, Business Instructional Facility – Pelli Clark Pelli architect
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Define Curbs, Ramps, and Steps Contrast needed at ramps and curbs to alert for trip hazards
Avoid tapered steps or add a handrail at the location
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Intensity of Sunlight Reflects Off Light-Colored Walking Surfaces
Value comparison of old and new concrete
Walking surfaces should be medium to dark in value
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Avoid Reflective and Transparent Vertical Surfaces
Transparent panels lack definition, create hazards
Vertical mirrors at an entry way create optical illusions, and possibly lead to accidents
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Eyes of Those with Low Vision Adapt More Slowly to Contrast
Bright daylight outside
Very dim entry vestibule with glass doors lacking definition
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Avoid Patterns on Stairs; Make Lighting Consistent on Treads
Stairway looking down: Pattern is distracting
Stairway Looking Up: Light Placement Is Inconsistent
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Increase Signage Contrast
• Contrast between letters and ground
• Contrast between sign and wall
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Consider Wayfinding
Use high contrast features and accent lighting to highlight destinations
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Key Learnings from the Process • Designers must understand what
creates low vision and the physical, physiological & psychological results
• Different forms of low vision may respond best to different design solutions
• Low vision design needs to be integrated into the overall design process (interior & exterior)
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Key Learnings from the Process (Continued)
• Supportive environments consider lighting, architectural elements, finishes, & signage
• Federal guidelines and standards, such as ADA, as they currently exist, do not adequately accommodate people with low vision
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Moving Forward • Approach national standards writing
organizations about developing a low-vision standard.
• Seek funding and commitments to further develop the design guideline.
• Continue outreach efforts to the American Institute of Architects and the Environments for Aging conferences.
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How the Lions Can Help: • Disseminate information
worldwide to building owners, managers, and designers
• Provide support for research and advocate the cause of making the built environment accessible.
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Visit our website www.nibs.org Thanks!