FHCE 3300 1nd Edition Lecture 15Outline of Last Lecture I. Basic Space Planning ConceptsA. FlexibilityB. ZonesC. CirculationD. Kitchen Design1. L-Shaped2. U-Shaped3. Galley4. Single-WallE. ClosetsF. PlumbingG. Energy EfficiencyOutline of Current Lecture I. Importance of Good DesignII. Universal DesignIII. Common Design BarriersIV. Principles of Universal DesignA. Equitable UseThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.B. Flexibility in UseC. Simple and Intuitive UseD. Perceptible InformationE. Tolerance for ErrorF. Low Physical EffortG. Size and Space for Approach and UseV. Benefits of Universal DesignVI. Universal Design in HousingA. Stepless EntrancesB. Open Floor PlanC. Home Automation Current LectureI. Importance of Good Design- Benefits everyone- Accommodates changes people experience over lifespan - We spend a lot of time in our homes; design can help or hinder quality of our lives- Houses can be designed to meet the needs of people at different ages, life cycle stages and life circumstancesII. Universal Design- Design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design- Flexible and appeals to wide range of consumers- Varying ability is common characteristic, not a special condition. People change physically and intellectually throughout lives- If a design works well for people with disabilities, works better for everyone- Usability and aesthetics mutually compatible- Personal self-esteem, identity and well-being are deeply affected by our ability tofunction in our physical surrounding Everyone wants to feel a sense of comfort, independence and control in their homeIII. Common Design Barriers- Narrow doors and hallways- Door handles- Stairs- Height/placement of outlets, windows, countersIV. Principles of Universal DesignA. Equitable Use- Design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities- Provides same means of use for all usersAccessible for people with disabilities:B. Flexibility in Use- Accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilitiesC. Simple and Intuitive Use- Design is easy for all to understandD. Perceptible Information- Necessary information is conveyed effectively regardless of user’s sensoryabilitiesE. Tolerance for Error- Minimizes hazardsF. Low Physical Effort- Able to use efficiently and comfortably with a minimum of fatigueG. Size and Space for Approach and Use- Appropriate space and size provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use regardless of user’s body size, posture or mobilityV. Benefits of Universal Design- Easy to use, convenient, safe- Emotionally supportive- Integrated design- Cost effectiveVI. Universal Design in HousingA. Stepless Entrances- Easier for people with limited mobility, moving furniture and heavy items,baby strollers, managing icy or slippery conditionsB. Open Floor Plan- Preferably with 1 bedroom and accessible bathroom on main floor- Minimizes hallways and doorways- Maximizes sight linesC. Home Automation- Motion detector light switches- Remote controls for lights, heating/cooling- Audible/visual