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Universal Design Creating Inclusive Environments

by: Steinfeld, Edward; Maisel, Jordana

Universal Design Creating Inclusive Environments

by: Steinfeld, Edward; Maisel, Jordana

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9780470399132
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0470399139
Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 04/10/2012
Publisher: Wiley

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The new standard text on the topic, Universal Design introduces architects and interior designers to the principles and practice of designing for all people. From the foundations of accessibility and aging to the practice of designing interiors, products, housing and transportation systems, all aspects of this growing field are explored. Covering best practices examples to demonstrate the value of universal design as both a survey of the field and reference for researchers, Universal Design is sure to be constantly at the fingertips of all types of designers.

Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgements	p. xvii
Barriers and their Social Meaning	p. 1
Design as Evolution	p. 1
Barriers as a Universal Experience	p. 3
Barriers in Intellectual Life	p. 4
Social Functions of Space	p. 8
Socio-spatial Order	p. 12
Origins of Universal Design	p. 15
Summary	p. 24
Review Topics	p. 24
References	p. 24
Defining Universal Design	p. 27
Introduction	p. 27
Emergence of Universal Design	p. 27
Definition	p. 28
Origins	p. 30
Modernism and the Modernist Style	p. 31
Critiques of Modernist Style	p. 33
Return to Human-Centered Design	p. 34
Summary	p. 42
Review Topics	p. 42
References	p. 42
The New Demographics	p. 45
Demography for Universal Design	p. 45
Uses of Demography in Design	p. 48
Benefi ciaries of Universal Design	p. 49
Demography: Points to Remember	p. 60
Summary	p. 62
Review Topics	p. 63
References	p. 63
Practicing Universal Design	p. 67
Introduction	p. 67
Universal Design as Innovation	p. 67
Tools for Increasing Adoption	p. 70
Introducing Universal Design to Practice	p. 82
Improving Practice	p. 86
Summary	p. 91
Review Topics	p. 91
References	p. 92
Design for Human Performance	p. 95
Introduction	p. 95
Anthropometry	p. 96
Biomechanics	p. 103
Perception	p. 108
Cognition	p. 119
Summary	p. 129
Review Topics	p. 132
References	p. 132
Design For Health and Wellness	p. 137
Introduction	p. 137
What are Health and Wellness?	p. 139
Injury Protection	p. 140
Disease Prevention	p. 142
Low-Resource Settings	p. 147
Mental Health	p. 149
Health Impact Assessments	p. 152
Designing for Health and Wellness Guidelines	p. 152
Summary	p. 153
Review Topics	p. 153
References	p. 153
Design for Social Participation	p. 159
Introduction	p. 159
Social Construction Theory	p. 160
Interpersonal Interaction	p. 163
Access to Resources	p. 167
Segregation and Clustering	p. 172
Design Participation	p. 177
Summary	p. 181
Review Topics	p. 185
References	p. 185
Public Accommodations	p. 187
Introduction	p. 187
The Purpose of Accessible Design	p. 188
Universal Design Strategies	p. 197
The Future	p. 213
Summary	p. 214
Review Topics	p. 220
References	p. 220
Housing	p. 223
Evolution of Accessible Housing Policy	p. 223
Community-Based Rehabilitation and Special-Purpose Housing	p. 236
Neighborhood Context	p. 238
Summary	p. 242
Review Topics	p. 243
References	p. 244
Home Modifications	p. 245
Introduction	p. 245
Target Populations	p. 246
Purpose of Home Modifications	p. 248
Common Needs and Solutions	p. 253
Home Assessments	p. 261
Barriers to Service Delivery	p. 263
Policy	p. 265
Knowledge Needs	p. 268
Summary	p. 269
Review Topics	p. 270
References	p. 271
Universal Design and the Interior Environment	p. 275
Introduction	p. 275
Wayfinding	p. 276
Acoustics	p. 279
Lighting	p. 282
Color	p. 287
Furnishings	p. 292
Floor Coverings	p. 299
Summary	p. 302
Review Topics	p. 304
References	p. 304
Product Design	p. 307
Introduction	p. 307
Assistive Technology	p. 310
Knowledge Translation Problem	p. 312
Changing Marketplace	p. 316
Smarter Products	p. 321
Case Studies	p. 327
Summary	p. 334
Review Topics	p. 335
References	p. 335
Public Transportation and Universal Design	p. 339
Introduction	p. 339
Background	p. 339
Access to Public Transportation	p. 340
Components of Public Transportation Systems	p. 342
Progress around the World	p. 362
Summary	p. 363
Review Topics	p. 364
References	p. 365
Index	p. 369
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Universal Design Creating Inclusive Environments

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