1. Universal Design in Architecture
• To begin, lets examine traditional architecture.
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First Bank of the United States, Philadelphia
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2. Architecture in the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States
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situated

3. Universal Design in Architecture
• Meet six “average” people.
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• View the picture on the next slide and then briefly identify
barriers these individuals may encounter with access to
the building.

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Identify barriers these individuals may
encounter with access to this building.

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Gaining access inside the building.

6. What happens next?

7. What's the problem with retro-fitting?

8. “Consider the needs of the broadest possible
range of users from the beginning”
- Ron Mace, Architect

9. Plan from the beginning…
for variability!

11. Examples of Everyday UD
Bendable Straws
Curb Cuts

12. Questions for the Architect
• Do you know who your tenants will be year after year?
• Do you know what the UD needs will be in the future?
• “Good design is a wise investment for building owners
and for architects.” - Matt Pietras
UD in Architecture: http://www.ncsu.edu/project/design-
projects/udi/center-for-universal-design/the-principles-of-universal-
design/