Universal Design & ADA Project
Universal Design project my Second Semester of Sophomore Year.
Universal Design
Project Information
This project took place my second semester of my sophomore year in my Universal Design class. The Purpose of this project was to explore what universal design is and also ADA requirements in designs. We learn about universal design through Lectures, Assignments, and Videos. For this project we had to design an Apartment space around a clients Disability. My teams ADA requirements for this project were Deaf and Wheelchair accessible.
Design Goals
We wanted to Create a space that used Geometric Lines, Natural Eco-Friendly Materials, Soft Lighting, Wide Hallways and Open Spaces for Communication, Open Lines of Sight, and a Lighting-Alert System.
Floor Plan
Primary Materials
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Reflected Ceiling Plan
Reclaimed Wood: Varying dark wood finish, recycled wood, used for various design elements
White Ash: Natural appearance, moisture resistant, strong and sustainable
Bamboo: Sustainable, durable, for countertops and bathroom
Porcelain Tile: Sustainable, stain & scratch resistant, different molds
Low-E Glass: Sustainable, multi-layer, special coating (allows sunlight inside without focusing heat and reflects heat during winter)
Floor Plan Info
Floorplan is open and spacious to encourage Interactions between Individuals. Since the main user is Deaf, the open design is also useful in effective and visual communication when using Sign Language. Floor plan has clearance of 3ft wide doors and 5ft turn Clearance. Shapes and lines within the design give a Geometric feel with the Thoughtfully placed wall. The angles follow and communicated with each other for Consistency and Balance. Furniture is also designed to follow the geometric design and encourage a Social Environment.
1: Office
2: Bedroom
3: Closest
4: Full Bath
5: Restroom
6: Kitchen & Bar
7: Dining Room
8: Living Room
9: Laundry Room
Floor Plan Info
Octagonal Skylight brings in natural sunlight into the Dominate space. At night additional lighting Around the edge of the Skylight to provide lighting to Mimic the natural daylight. The octagonal shape harmonizes with the angled walls. Skylights are also present in walk in closest to provide more natural lighting.
A: Octagonal Shape of skylight is reflected on the ground
B: Chandelier and Led Downlights provide illumination when it gets dark
Kitchen & Dining Renders
Kitchen Elevation
Renderings
Main Bath Renderings
Main Bath Sink Elevation
Height of Countertops are accessible to those in Wheelchairs. Additionally space under a Sink should be provided so someone in a wheelchair may be able to access one. Materials in Walls and Furniture in Elevations were carefully considered, Utilizing eco-friendly materials and incorporating Biophilic Ideas.
Renderings
Shower is design for someone in a wheelchair to be able to Easily used it.