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The Benefits of Universal Design

Universal design aims to make products, environments, and services accessible and usable by as many people as possible, regardless of age, ability, or situation.

Universal design aims to make products, environments, and services accessible and usable by as many people as possible, regardless of age, ability, or situation. It is based on the principles of flexibility, simplicity, and low physical effort and is often referred to as inclusive design or design for all. There are numerous benefits to adopting universal design, both for individuals and society…

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Luminance Contrast of Doorways: Do you See it? You Should

Luminance Contrast of Doorways: Do you See it? You Should

Doors need to be visible for two main reasons:

So we can find them; and

So we can safely move through them.

The Building Code of Australia (part of the National Construction Code) and the Premises Standards (under the DDA), both require compliance of doors under the general provisions of Table D3.1 (i.e. “to and within all areas”) and at entrances under Clause D3.2.

AS 1428.1 (2009) outlines two…

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DeafSpace Architecture Moves into the Mainstream

DeafSpace Architecture Moves into the Mainstream

The Deaf community live in a world designed for people who can hear, but a new design movement challenges how buildings should be built, where sensory experiences and interaction with the fabric of the building takes precedence.

Unique situations can necessitate a rethink of accepted beliefs and processes. The Gallaudet University is one such case where accepted design concepts have been…

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My latest Sourceable.net Article: Building Evacuations and the Social Model of Disability

“New buildings need to consider universal design principles to ensure all people can safely and independently evacuate a building that is free of barriers, restrictions or delays.

The 1975 publication Fundamental Principles of Disability argued that the problems faced by people with disability were caused by society’s failure to take account of their needs, not by their impairments.

This…

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