Universal Design - Kitchens And Baths

UNIVERSAL DESIGN SUMMIT II March 29 - 30, 2006 KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS A Case Study - 6 North Apartments Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. –Ron Mace The intent of universal design is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost. Universal design benefits people of all ages and abilities. Greg Zipfel, AIA, CDT Trivers Associates

The important thing is not to stop questioning.

- Albert Einstein

Universal Design focuses the designer to think about how all people interact with their environment. RESPONSIBLE INVENTIVE SMART

1. INTRODUCTION

2. GENERAL UD FEATURES

3. KITCHENS

A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN

B. EQUIPMENT

4. BATHROOMS

B. FIXTURES

5. SUMMARY

6. QUESTIONS

Owner: McCormack Baron Salazar

Architect: Trivers Associates

Contractor: Brinkmann Constructors

“ 6 North Apartments is the nations first large scale apartment building to incorporate the principles of Universal Design” INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

3. KITCHENS

B. EQUIPMENT

4. BATHROOMS

B. FIXTURES

5. SUMMARY

6. QUESTIONS

Step-less entrance

5’-0” level areas at entry doors

Power assist doors

Covered entrance

32” minimum clear door width

18” clear on latch side of door

42” minimum corridor width

Color contrast

Lever hardware

GENERAL UNIVERSAL DESIGN FEATURES

1. INTRODUCTION

3. KITCHENS

B. EQUIPMENT

4. BATHROOMS

B. FIXTURES

5. SUMMARY

6. QUESTIONS

Cabinets

Counters

Clearances

KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN

Wall cabinets with adjustable

shelves

Pantry with adjustable shelves

Pull–out shelves with full

extension hardware

9”h x 6”d toe kick space

Lazy susan corner cabinets

Pull-out cutting board

KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN - CABINETS

Varying height countertops

Continuous counter surface from refrigerator to stove to sink

Contrasting color

KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN - COUNTERS

48” minimum between

cabinets/walls

29” min. clear knee space

below sink and workspace

Full open, slide back doors removable panels

open below

Extend floor finishes

5’-0” turning diameter in every

room

KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN - CLEARANCES

1. INTRODUCTION

3. KITCHENS

B. EQUIPMENT

4. BATHROOMS

B. FIXTURES

5. SUMMARY

6. QUESTIONS

Cooktops

Ovens

Refrigerators

Dishwashers

Sinks

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - COOK TOPS

Wall switch

Front mounted controls

Flush with counter

Color contrast

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT – WALL OVENS

Rack aligns with counter

Simple controls

Self clean

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - REFRIGERATORS

Side-by-side

Water/ice dispenser

Adjustable shelves

180 door swing

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - DISHWASHERS

Raised above floor

Simple controls

Adjustable racks

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - SINKS

Color contrast

Shallow depth

Rear drain

Single lever

Pull-out spray

Consider side mounted

controls

1. INTRODUCTION

3. KITCHENS

B. EQUIPMENT

4. BATHROOMS

B. FIXTURES

5. SUMMARY

6. QUESTIONS

BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN

Clearance

Building elements

BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN - CLEARANCE

5’-0” turning diameter

30” x 48” clear floor space at

all fixtures

3’-0” floor space front and

side of toilet

Toilet 18” from side wall

Lavatory counter 32”h. min.

with 29”h. knee space

BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN - CLEARANCE

BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN - ELEMENTS

Curbless roll-in showers

Broad blocking in walls

Full length mirrors

Grab bars double as towel bars

Accessible entry

BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN - ELEMENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

3. KITCHENS

B. EQUIPMENT

4. BATHROOMS

B. FIXTURES

5. SUMMARY

6. QUESTIONS

Toilet

Shower

Lavatory

Laundry

BATHROOM FIXTURES

Flush control - open side

Elongated bowl

17” to 19” seat height

BATHROOM FIXTURES - TOILET

Hand-held shower heads –

adjustable

Single lever control

Anti-scald protection

Offset controls

Shower curtain

BATHROOM FIXTURES - SHOWER

Single lever

Side mounted faucet

Shallow depth

Rear drain

BATHROOM FIXTURES - LAVATORY

Front mounted controls

Front loading

Side hinged

Raised 6” off floor

Front lint screen

BATHROOM FIXTURES - LAUNDRY

1. INTRODUCTION

3. KITCHENS

B. EQUIPMENT

4. BATHROOMS

B. FIXTURES

5. SUMMARY

6. QUESTIONS

Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. - Erich Fromm Let's drive not just breakthroughs in new products, but new ways to give more and more people access to these inventions and their benefits. This is a broad and important mission, and I believe we all have a part to play in it.” - Bill Gates