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Chapter 34 Chapter 34 THE NEXT-GENERATION UNIVERSAL THE NEXT-GENERATION UNIVERSAL
HOMEHOME
2008. 9. 25. Thu.
Kim, Hee-jin
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ContentsContents
Introduction Universal Design and Housing The Next-Generation Universal Home Conclusion
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The next-generation universal home It is an example of how housing may evolve over the next 15 to 20 years
in response to present and future demographic and marketing trends
Demographic Trends Change in household type Increment of aged population Civil rights movement for people with disabilities
A growing community of designers, researchers, and educators worldwide is recognizing the importance of UD
Housing of the future must possess an ability to adapt to the differing needs and requirements of the users, no matter their age or strength of agility
IntroductionIntroduction
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Universal Design and HousingUniversal Design and Housing
Universal Design It respects, values, and strives to accommodate the broadest possible
spectrum of human ability in the design of all products and environments It helps eliminate
• the need for special features and spaces for a specific group of people• additional expense that specialness and special products often generate
Universal design in housing Only for people with disability? Also useful to all members of family It is also marketable
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The Next-Generation Universal HomeThe Next-Generation Universal Home
This project represents the collective experience of the staff at the Center for Universal Design
Overview of Key Features Entrances Kitchen Bathrooms Controls, Alarms Stairs Storage
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Overview of Key Features
All entrances are stepless with low thresholds Construction incorporates future access to second floor Some elements and features are located at more usable heights Adjustable features are provided throughout, so the environment adapts to
the individual Adjustable bathing fixture in each bathroom allows for multiple bathing
options.
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For a more exhaustive listing of universal features see the article “Universal Design in Housing(Mace,
1998)”
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Entrances
Having more than one means of accessible egress is an important safety consideration
Creative landscaping can be an effective way
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Kitchen
Key to usability are work surfaces at a variety of heights (28~42in)
Motorized kitchen storage system
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Bathrooms
Reinforcing installed in bathroom walls around toilet and bathing fixtures for future installation of grab bars
All toilets and lavatories are adjustable in height
Each bathing fixture allows multiple bathing options
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Controls, Alarms
All environmental controls are located in convenient locations and mounted at easy-to-reach height
Thermostat provides both audible and visual readouts
Smoke alarms and fire detectors emit both visual(strobe light) and audible signals
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Stairs
Appropriate inclusion of certain stair features ensures the user’s safety
Contrasting treads and risers
An electrical connection at time of initial construction for later use as the power source for a platform lift
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tread
riser
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Storage
Storage throughout the house is provided in as flexible a way as possible
Adjustable-height closet rods in a child’s bedroom or in the laundry area
Full-extension pull-out storage shelving system
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Due to a lack of understanding about or even an awareness of UD
ConclusionConclusion
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We saw some prominent universal features to true holistic UD
And all of these designs reflect a belief in the marketing advantage of UD
However, many challenges remain for industry-wide adoption of UD
Furthering the understanding about universal design is critical
through projects like the next-generation universal home
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