1 Welcome to... Companion PowerPoint Presentation for the Introduction to Housing textbook

2 Universal Design

3 Universaldesignisdesignforallpeople

4 Universal design is the design of products & environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Universal design is the design of products & environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.

5 Four General Ideas of Universal Design 1.Supportive 2.Adaptable 3.Accessible 4.Safe

6 Universal Design is Supportive It makes the environment work for the individual, stressing ease of use & maintenance. It makes the environment work for the individual, stressing ease of use & maintenance.

7 Easy to use : –Childs hand with faucet

8 Example: –Easy to use, smooth surface, and also makes it easy to care for –Faucet

9 Universal Design Is Adaptable It serves a wide range of users whose needs change over time. It serves a wide range of users whose needs change over time.

10 Example: – –From GE. Real Life (electronically) adjustable kitchen sink cabinet shown at highest level – –Note: Raised placement of dishwasher

11 –From GE. Real Life kitchen sink at lower level

12 Ironing board cabinet can be used at a variety of heights

13 Universal Design Is Accessible The everyday comforts and conveniences that normal individuals enjoy are provided to all people.

14 No step entrance- California home of Ruby Trow that was designed 15 years ago

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16 Bed in wall – Closed San Francisco Hotel guest room

17 Easy to use Bed open

18 Accessible –Elevator at end of hallway –Private home, San Diego, California

19 -Low threshold -Roll in shower -Important for all interior doors interior doors

20 Shower in Buuck home User can slide along built-in bench to reach shower area shower area Glass block adds light to interior bath

21 Easy to use Kohler Comfort Height Toilet

22 –Accessible –Arjo Freedom Bath –Open

23 –Accessible –Arjo Freedom Bath –Closed

24 Adaptable Adaptable Bocci adjustable magnifying mirror Bocci adjustable magnifying mirror

25 –Honeywell thermostat –Easy to use

26 Asco front Asco front loading washer loading washer & dryer & dryer

27 Easy to use AccessibleCombination washer & dryer

28 Universal Design is Safe It not only provides environments and tools for the presently disabled, but actually anticipates and prevents disabilities such as repetitive strain injuries, back problems, and those caused by accidents.

29 An enlarged chair rail (back wall) provides support An enlarged chair rail (back wall) provides support

30 Safe Front controls on range for elderly housing

31 Soft bathtub (also warm to touch)

32 Details of soft bath tub

33 Decorative grab bars in a senior housing facility

34 Shower in senior housing facility No-stepentrance

35 Inexpensive, sturdy sturdy grab bars grab bars