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Universal Design in Architecture

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.

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Universal Design in Architecture

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  1. Universal Design in Architecture • To begin, lets examine traditional architecture. Sonya Mary Rose Janet Trish Beth First Bank of the United States, PhiladelphiaImage Source Page: http://ronsaari.com/stockImages/philadelphia/FirstBankOfTheUnitedStates.php

  2. Architecture in the United States The Supreme Court of the United States Image 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

  3. 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. Beth Mary Janet Trish Rose Sonya

  4. Mary Janet Rose Beth Sonya Trish Identify barriers these individuals may encounter with access to this building.

  5. Beth Mary Janet Trish Rose Sonya Gaining access inside the building.

  6. What happens next?

  7. What's the problem with retro-fitting?

  8. “Consider the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning”- Ron Mace, Architect

  9. Plan from the beginning… for variability!

  10. Examples of Everyday UD Bendable Straws Curb Cuts

  11. 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/

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