Universal design : creating inclusive environments / Edward Steinfeld, Jordana L. Maisel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Steinfeld, Edward.

Contributor:

Maisel, Jordana L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universal design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (410 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The new standard text on the topic, Universal Design introduces designers to the principles and practice of designing for all people. From the foundations of accessibility and aging to the practice of designing interiors, products, housing and transportation systems, all aspects of this growing field are explored. Covering best practices examples to demonstrate the value of universal design as both a survey of the field and reference for researchers, Universal Design is sure to be constantly at the fingertips of all types of designers.

Contents:

Universal Design; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; CHAPTER 1: Barriers and their Social Meaning; Design as Evolution; Barriers as a Universal Experience; Barriers in Intellectual Life; Social Functions of Space; Socio-spatial Order; Origins of Universal Design; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 2: Defining Universal Design; Introduction; Emergence of Universal Design; Definition; Origins; Modernism and the Modernist Style; Critiques of Modernist Style; Return to Human-Centered Design; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 3: The New Demographics

Demography for Universal Design Uses of Demography in Design; Beneficiaries of Universal Design; Demography: Points to Remember; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 4: Practicing Universal Design; Introduction; Universal Design as Innovation; Tools for Increasing Adoption; Introducing Universal Design to Practice; Improving Practice; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 5: Design for Human Performance; Introduction; Anthropometry; Biomechanics; Perception; Cognition; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 6: Design For Health and Wellness; Introduction

What are Health and Wellness? Injury Protection; Disease Prevention; Low-Resource Settings; Mental Health; Health Impact Assessments; Designing for Health and Wellness Guidelines; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 7: Design for Social Participation; Introduction; Social Construction Theory; Interpersonal Interaction; Access to Resources; Segregation and Clustering; Design Participation; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 8: Public Accommodations; Introduction; The Purpose of Accessible Design; Universal Design Strategies; The Future; Summary; Review Topics; References

CHAPTER 9: Housing Evolution of Accessible Housing Policy; Community-Based Rehabilitation and Special-Purpose Housing; Neighborhood Context; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 10: Home Modifications; Introduction; Target Populations; Purpose of Home Modifications; Common Needs and Solutions; Home Assessments; Barriers to Service Delivery; Policy; Knowledge Needs; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 11: Universal Design and the Interior Environment; Introduction; Wayfinding; Acoustics; Lighting; Color; Furnishings; Floor Coverings; Summary; Review Topics; References

CHAPTER 12: Product Design Introduction; Assistive Technology; Knowledge Translation Problem; Changing Marketplace; Smarter Products; Case Studies; Summary; Review Topics; References; CHAPTER 13: Public Transportation and Universal Design; Introduction; Background; Access to Public Transportation; Components of Public Transportation Systems; Progress around the World; Summary; Review Topics; References; Index; Color Plate

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9786613618481

9781118168455

1118168453

9781280588655

1280588659

9781118168479

111816847X

OCLC:

782877179