universal design in architecture
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Universal Design in Architecture. To begin, lets examine traditional architecture. Sonya. Mary. Rose. Janet. Trish. Beth. First Bank of the United States, Philadelphia Image Source Page: http://ronsaari.com/stockImages/philadelphia/FirstBankOfTheUnitedStates.php. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Universal Design in Architecture• To begin, lets examine traditional architecture.
Mary Rose Janet Beth Sonya Trish
First Bank of the United States, PhiladelphiaImage Source Page: http://ronsaari.com/stockImages/philadelphia/FirstBankOfTheUnitedStates.php
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Architecture in the United States
The Supreme Court of the United StatesImage Source Page: http://www.123rf.com/photo_1779666_the-supreme-court-building-is-the-seat-of-the-supreme-court-of-the-united-states-it-is-situated
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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.
Mary Rose Janet Beth Sonya Trish
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Identify barriers these individuals may encounter with access to this building.
Mary Rose Janet Beth Sonya Trish
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Gaining access inside the building.
Mary Rose Janet Beth Sonya
Trish
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What happens next?
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What's the problem with retro-fitting?
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“Consider the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning”- Ron Mace, Architect
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Plan from the beginning…
for variability!
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Examples of Everyday UD
Curb Cuts
Bendable Straws
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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/