Rethinking Aging. through Universal Design. Universal design defined: Adaptation and Universal Design. Universal Design: High

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1 Universal design defined: Rethinking Aging through Universal Design Edward Steinfeld, Arch. D., AIA The design of products and environments to be usable by all without the need for adaptation or specialized design Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access School of Architecture and Planning University at Buffalo The State University of New York Buffalo, NY IDEA Center 2006, all photographs by E. Steinfeld except where noted Kneeling low floor bus with ramp Nova bus corporation (Connel et al., 1997) Adaptation and Universal Design Universal Design: High It is not the same as accessible design Not just about function Promotes independence and social participation Avoids stigma, segregation and isolation Considers cultural and subcultural differences Functional ability Restricted Limited Active Adaptive capacity Accessible but not universal Low Environmental demands High 1

2 Principles of Universal Design Principles of Universal Design 1 Equitable Use Equally usable by everyone In the same way, if possible If not, the same privacy, security, safety and convenience Does not isolate or stigmatize 2 Flexibility in Use Choice in methods of use Right and left handed people, tall and short, women and men, etc. Adaptable pace Facilitates accuracy Principles of Universal Design Principles of Universal Design 3 Simple and Intuitive Use Easy to understand Obvious method of use Means of use intuitively obvious 4 Perceptible Information Variety of sensory modes Sufficient contrast to surrounding conditions 2

3 Principles of Universal Design 5 Tolerance for Error Eliminate, isolate or shield hazards Anticipate accidental or unintended actions Minimize inconvenience Principles of Universal Design 6 Low Physical Effort Little or no physical force required Postures and positions to apply force safely and conveniently Principles of Universal Design 7 Size and Space for Approach and Use Adequate amount of space Arranged to allow anyone to use Clear path of travel to all design features High interest investment - economic value as well as social capital Reduced reliance on expensive specialized services and equipment Reduced stigma associated with functional limitations Increase comfort and convenience for everyone - productivity More involvement in civic life Increased contact between diverse groups greater sense of belongingness More desirable products and environments - competitive in the marketplace 3

4 Reinvent driving technology The Villages, Florida Population 50,000 in 2007 Expected 100,000 by 2010 Conventional sprawling settlement pattern Golf cart transportation system in the Villages Increase public transportation options Conventional Transit Adopting UD for vehicles Still problems with schedules and routes Senior transportation system in Laguna Woods, CA 4

5 Reduce automobile dependence Retirement villages Large scale Need lots of land Isolated from services Provide transportation But still isolating Upgraded light rail system, Helsinki Cedar Crest - Pompton Plains, NJ Increase housing accessibility Peter Pan Housing Steps at entries Inaccessible bathrooms Bedrooms and bathroom on upper floor Mizner Center, Boca Raton Kentlands, MD 5

6 Bollingbrook, IL Habitat - Atlanta Urban infill housing, Atlanta Affordable rowhouses, York, UK 6

7 UD home, Buffalo Provide community and autonomy Boca Vista Phase 2 Strong sense of community Limited housing choices No private outdoor space Lack of identity and control Senior Garde (Scania, Sweden) Century City, Deerfield, FL 7

8 Eggebaaken Copenhagen suburbs, Denmark 8

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10 Coordinate and reinforce services Park Heights NORC, Baltimore, MD Wise Living Chatham, MA 10

11 Build service centers without walls Charlestown - Erickson Retirement Communities Senior service and housing center - Stockholm 11

12 Outcomes Maintain/increase activity levels Maintain/increase health and morale Reduce stigma and isolation Avoid the need for special services Maintain civic engagement Balanced communities Increased choice rather than forced choice Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA) Home of the RERC on Universal Design in the Built Environment Funding provided by the U.S. Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research School of Architecture and Planning University at Buffalo 378 Hayes Hall Buffalo, NY Tel: ext. 329 Fax: Website: 12

Design for All: Home as Rehabilitation Environment

Design for All: Home as Rehabilitation Environment Alberto ARENGHI Over the last 20-30 years the approach to define a design methodology has been developed passing from Design for Standard to Universal