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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Define terminology related to barrier free design.
2. Compare and contrast a variety of design options for accessibility.
3. Locate and interpret codes, laws and statutes related to designing barrier free interiors.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of design requirements for accessibility.
5. Assess an interior space and recommend alterations for accessibility.
6. Design a barrier free interior space.
7. Locate and effectively utilize resources for designing accessible interiors.
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I. Introduction to Accessibility
A. Background and numbers of individuals affected
B. Design terminology
1. Universal design
2. Accessible design
3. Adaptable design
4. Barrier free design
5. Transgenerational or life span design
C. History
1. Technical standards and ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
2. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
3. Other disabled access regulations
a. Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations
i. Chapter 11A
ii. Chapter 11B
b. UBC (Uniform Building Code)
c. UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards)
II. Overview of the Codes, Laws, and Statutes
A. Certified Interior Designers Law and other professional practice Acts
B. Title 24
1. Enforcement
2. Existing facilities
3. Alterations
4. Unreasonable hardship
5. Other alteration projects
6. Projects exempt from alteration status
7. New construction
C. Sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
D. UBC
E. UFAS
F. Definitions
G. Exemptions
III. Accessibility
A. Route requirements
B. Operating controls
C. Doors
D. Kitchens
E. Toilet and bathing facilities
F. Exit facilities
G. Emergency egress openings
H. Smoke detectors
I. Halls
J. Stairs
K. Room dimensions
L. Light, ventilation, heating, and sanitation
M. Ramps
N. Elevators
O. Handrails
P. Platform lifts
Q. Drinking fountains
R. Ground and floor surfaces
S. Assembly access
T. Dining and banquet halls
U. Checkstands and check out counters
V. Storage requirements
W. Public telephones
X. Hotel/motel
Y. Medical care facilities
IV. Designing Barrier Free Interiors
V. Resources
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1. Reading: approximately 5 - 15 pages per week
2. Weekly problem solving design assignments (15)
3. Assess a public building for possible barrier free adaptations; write a 3-5 page summary report
4. Final project: design a barrier free interior space and produce a floor plan showing barrier free access
5. Oral presentation of final project
6. Midterm and final exam
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 10 - 20% |
Summary report | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 40 - 50% |
Design assignments; oral presentation of final project | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20% |
Final project | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 15% |
Exams: multiple choice, true false, completion, short answer | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 10% |
Attendance and participation | |
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Interior Design Reference Manual. David K. Ballast, AIA. Professional Publications, Inc., 2006.
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, current edition.
Americans With Disabilities Act Handbook, Published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice, Building News Edition, current edition.
The Accessible Housing Design File, by Barrier Free Environments, Inc. Staff, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.