UNIVERSAL DESIGN HANDBOOK
Wolfgang F. E. Preiser, Ph.D. and Elaine Ostroff, Ed.M., Eds.
ISBN: 0071376054
Hardcover, 688 illus., 1216 pages. CD-ROM included.
Why is Universal Design so important? In
a global and aging marketplace, which is rapidly growing smaller through
technology and e-commerce, there is a need for a range of human-centered
products, facilities, and amenities that people need and want. People worldwide
are living about 20 years longer. In the United States alone, there are over 50
million people who are permanently disabled, and everyone is likely at some time
to experience disability as a mismatch between themselves and their environment.
The need has never been greater to design buildings, rooms, public spaces, and
products that can be used by all people.
The Universal Design Handbook is your one-stop
reference to designing policies, products, facilities, and communications in a
global environment. Its comprehensive coverage includes a universal approach to
designing for people who are elderly and disabled, as well as children.
Residential, commercial, office, transportation and educational facilities are
covered, as well as outdoor areas, products, telecommunicational facilities are
covered, as well as outdoor areas, products, telecommunications, and the
Internet. It details design education strategies from around the world.
The Universal Design Handbook includes:
Examples of standards and guidelines
Thorough worldwide coverage with policies requirements, and case studies
The full scope of universal design from urban scale to multimedia
A CD-ROM with the latest proposed ADAAG, ready for downloading into drawings.
Copyright 2001, The Society for Human Ecology
The Society for Human Ecology (SHE) is an
international interdisciplinary professional society that promotes
the use of an ecological perspective in both research and
application. The Society holds regular conferences, conducts workshops and symposia, and
co-sponsors a variety of related activities to further integrate work among professionals in fields
pertaining to human ecology.
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