ID 317 - Universal Design

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Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Description:

Universal Design focuses on personal independence and equity of use of both the built environment and products for daily living. This course investigates design challenges which address ADA requirements in commercial design, aging in place in residential, retirement community and long-term care design, effectiveness of evidence based design in healthcare design and wayfinding as a universal design concept for all environments. An appreciation for and sensitivity toward person's with varying abilities will be explored through videos, site visits, interviews, projects and student experimentation with mobility, vision and hearing disability role playing. Appropriate use of finish materials for various interior environments will also be reviewed. Projects may include residential, commercial and/or product design. Prerequisites: ID 201, ID 202, ID 230 and ID 321

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chaminade.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 735-4711

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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