| ENVR 2B16 Universal and Accessible Design for the Built Environment 0.50 Credit(s) Studio |
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| This course will provide students with an overview of the philosophy and evolution of the Universal Design movement, the ergonomic / functional issues associated with the diversity of human ability, as well as the legislative, economic and demographic factors that apply to the built environment. Strategies for creating inclusive outcomes, in residential, commercial, institutional, retail and landscape environments will be addressed, along with the limitations of design for accessibility and the differences between Accessible and Universal Design. Studio work will address how Universal Design principles can be applied to removing the numerous barriers in the built environment, which prevent individuals from gaining access to and fully participating in important activities such as jobs, education and the use of services and facilities. |
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| Course was last updated June 7, 2011 - 10:27 AM | |