Universal Design:

Principles and Models

 

Edited by:

Roberta Null, Common Place Design, Whittier, California, USA

 

As the baby boom generation ages, it is crucial that the next generation of designers understand all they can about bringing this group, as well as all others, design that will offer function, aesthetics, and quality of life. The book helps readers understand how the principles of Universal Design can be used to evaluate all products and places by showing Best Practice examples and explaining why they are universally designed. It presents a variety of users/groups in different situations and then shows design directives for meeting their needs. It includes both commercial and residential design.

 

Features:

• Features a comprehensive approach to UniversalDesign: addressing both commercial and residential environments

• Includes a workbook that shows Teaching and Assessment Strategies for Universal Design

• Supplies more than 300 Best Practice examples of universally designed environments

• Contains many examples of Universal Design used in Japan, Korea, Norway, Great Britain, and South Africa

• Emphasizes the concepts of comprehensive design through strong research and many case studies that feature evidence-based design directives

 

 

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