Chapter 2 inclusive design
RELIABLE DESIGN FEATURES THAT ENSURE SECURITY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
1. nonslip finishes 2. nonglare finishes
WAYFINDING
PG 50 CHART
CABE (COMMISSION FOR ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT) and HCA (HOMES AND COMMUNITUES AGENCY)
PG. 30
WHEN CONSIDERING ACCESS FOR EVERYONE THINK ABOUT THE FOLLOWING PG. 41
PG. 41
ADAPTABLE MEANS PROVIDING OPTIONS
TRUE
ENGLISH PARTNERSHIP DEFINED INCLUSIVE DESIGN AS
a way of designing products and environments si that they are usable and appealing to everyone regardless of age, ability, or circumstance
DEFINTIION OF ACCESSIBLE
accessible is similar to adaptable except that being accessible means the product or environment must comply with the ADA and use the ADAAG
EXCLUSION EXAMPLES
chairs, toddler chair won't work for an adult
CHARACTERISTICS OF AGING
chart on pg. 47
ADVANTAGES OF INCLUSIVE DESIGN
economical, attractive, and marketable
EXAMPLES OF INCLUSION
ergonomically designed office chair -height and depth of seat -tilt of back -armrest height pg. 38
DEFINITION OF RESPONSIVE
everyone involved in the project pg. 36
IS UNIVERSAL DESIGN OR INCLUSIVE DESIGN BETTER
inclusive refers to including people in using a product or environment whereas universal considers the global aspect--occurring everywhere or available to everyone
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIVE CRIETERIA
interviews, surveys, focus groups, should include everyone affected during the design process. using this info the design can better respond to people's needs and wants
SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN
pg. 30
THE PRINCIPLES OF INCLUSIVE DESIGN (DEFINED BY CABE)
pg. 32 1. inclusive design places people at the heart of the design process 2. inclusive design acknowledges diversity and difference 3. inclusive design offers choices where a single design solution cannot accommodate all users 4. inclusive design provides for flexibility in use 5. inclusive design provides buildings and environments that are convenient and enjoyable to use for everyone
EXAMPLE OF ADAPTABLE CRITERIA
pg. 39 -clear floor space and floor paths that are free of obstacles help prevent accidents -entrance doors that are opened with a level handle -various-easy and convenient to use hand held products for the kitchen, garden, office, and cleaning
EDEN ALTERNATIVE PRINCIPLES
pg. 49 chart
INCLUSIVE DESIGN
products or environments that maintain quality of life and independent living for an aging population
DEFINITION OF ADAPTABLE
refers to the flexibility for people of various ages, abilities, ethnicities, and more pg. 36
DEFINITION OF SECURE
relates to health, safety and welfare--minimizing hazards, providing good indoor air quality, selecting non-slip and non-glare products, etc
EXAMPLE OF ADAPTABEL PRODUCTS (FLEXIBLE)
software programs that allow a computer to display text in various fonts and sizes -ergonomic chairs that are adjustable and adaptable to various sizes -adjustable work stations -keyboard trays and desks that change heights
DESIGNING FOR ALL
targets products, environments, and services that can be used by many people without the need for adaptation
LIFESPAN AND TRANSGENERATIONAL DESIGN
the design and products and environments that accommodate and appeal to people of all ages and abilities
BRITISH STANDARD INSTITUTE DEFINED INCLUSIVE DESIGN AS
the design of mainstream products that are accessible and usable by people with the widest range of abilities within the widest range of situation without the need for special adaptation
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design -RON MACE the process of creating products which are usable by people with the widest possible range of abilities, operating within the widest possible range of situations-GREGG C. VANDERHEIDEN
HOUSING PREFERENCES OF BABY BOOMERS
the younger ones were interested in technology advances, and the older ones had a greater interest in having a single story floor plan or at least the master bedroom on the first floor baby boomers plan ahead and want easy access