1. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Chapter 34 THE NEXT-GENERATION UNIVERSAL HOME 2008. 9. 25. Thu. Kim, Hee-jin

2. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Contents  Introduction  Universal Design and Housing  The Next-Generation Universal Home  Conclusion 2

3. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory  The next-generation universal home  It is an example of how housing may evolve over the next 15 to 20 years in response to present and future demographic and marketing trends  Demographic Trends  Change in household type  Increment of aged population  Civil rights movement for people with disabilities  A growing community of designers, researchers, and educators worldwide is recognizing the importance of UD  Housing of the future must possess an ability to adapt to the differing needs and requirements of the users, no matter their age or strength of agility Introduction 3

4. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Universal Design and Housing  Universal Design  It respects, values, and strives to accommodate the broadest possible spectrum of human ability in the design of all products and environments  It helps eliminate the need for special features and spaces for a specific group of people additional expense that specialness and special products often generate  Universal design in housing  Only for people with disability?  Also useful to all members of family  It is also marketable 4

5. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory The Next-Generation Universal Home  This project represents the collective experience of the staff at the Center for Universal Design  Overview of Key Features  Entrances  Kitchen  Bathrooms  Controls, Alarms  Stairs  Storage 5

6. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory The Next-generation Universal Home  Overview of Key Features  All entrances are stepless with low thresholds  Construction incorporates future access to second floor  Some elements and features are located at more usable heights  Adjustable features are provided throughout, so the environment adapts to the individual  Adjustable bathing fixture in each bathroom allows for multiple bathing options. 6 For a more exhaustive listing of universal features  see the article “Universal Design in Housing(Mace, 1998)”

7. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory The Next-generation Universal Home  Entrances  Having more than one means of accessible egress is an important safety consideration  Creative landscaping can be an effective way 7

8. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory The Next-Generation Universal Home  Kitchen  Key to usability are work surfaces at a variety of heights (28~42in)  Motorized kitchen storage system 8

9. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory The Next-Generation Universal Home  Bathrooms  Reinforcing installed in bathroom walls around toilet and bathing fixtures for future installation of grab bars  All toilets and lavatories are adjustable in height  Each bathing fixture allows multiple bathing options 9

10. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory The Next-Generation Universal Home  Controls, Alarms  All environmental controls are located in convenient locations and mounted at easy-to-reach height  Thermostat provides both audible and visual readouts  Smoke alarms and fire detectors emit both visual(strobe light) and audible signals 10

11. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory The Next-Generation Universal Home  Stairs  Appropriate inclusion of certain stair features ensures the user’s safety  Contrasting treads and risers  An electrical connection at time of initial construction for later use as the power source for a platform lift 11 tread riser

12. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory The Next-Generation Universal Home  Storage  Storage throughout the house is provided in as flexible a way as possible  Adjustable-height closet rods in a child’s bedroom or in the laundry area  Full-extension pull-out storage shelving system 12

13. POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Due to a lack of understanding about or even an awareness of UD Conclusion 13  We saw some prominent universal features to true holistic UD  And all of these designs reflect a belief in the marketing advantage of UD  However, many challenges remain for industry-wide adoption of UD  Furthering the understanding about universal design is critical through projects like the next-generation universal home

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