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