The document summarizes the universal design features of the kitchens and bathrooms at the 6 North Apartments, which was the first large-scale apartment building to incorporate universal design principles throughout. The key universal design elements included accessible entryways, lever handles, continuous counter spaces, adjustable shelving, and clearance spaces. Bathroom designs focused on roll-in showers, offset controls, and accessible fixtures like grab bars. The goal was to simplify use for all people with minimal special accommodation.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL UD FEATURES 3. KITCHENS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. EQUIPMENT 4. BATHROOMS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. FIXTURES 5. SUMMARY 6. QUESTIONS

4. 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

5. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL UD FEATURES 3. KITCHENS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. EQUIPMENT 4. BATHROOMS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. FIXTURES 5. SUMMARY 6. QUESTIONS

6. 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

7. GENERAL UNIVERSAL DESIGN FEATURES

8. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL UD FEATURES 3. KITCHENS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. EQUIPMENT 4. BATHROOMS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. FIXTURES 5. SUMMARY 6. QUESTIONS

9. Cabinets Counters Clearances KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN

10. 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

11. KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN - CABINETS

12. KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN - CABINETS

13. Varying height countertops Continuous counter surface from refrigerator to stove to sink Contrasting color KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN - COUNTERS

14. KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN - COUNTERS

15. 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

16. KITCHEN LAYOUT AND DESIGN - CLEARANCES

17. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL UD FEATURES 3. KITCHENS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. EQUIPMENT 4. BATHROOMS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. FIXTURES 5. SUMMARY 6. QUESTIONS

18. Cooktops Ovens Refrigerators Dishwashers Sinks KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

19. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - COOK TOPS Wall switch Front mounted controls Flush with counter Color contrast

20. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT – WALL OVENS Rack aligns with counter Simple controls Self clean

21. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - REFRIGERATORS Side-by-side Water/ice dispenser Adjustable shelves 180 door swing

22. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - DISHWASHERS Raised above floor Simple controls Adjustable racks

23. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - SINKS Color contrast Shallow depth Rear drain Single lever Pull-out spray Consider side mounted controls

24. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL UD FEATURES 3. KITCHENS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. EQUIPMENT 4. BATHROOMS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. FIXTURES 5. SUMMARY 6. QUESTIONS

25. BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN Clearance Building elements

26. 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

27. BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN - CLEARANCE

28. BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN - ELEMENTS Curbless roll-in showers Broad blocking in walls Full length mirrors Grab bars double as towel bars Accessible entry

29. BATHROOM LAYOUT AND DESIGN - ELEMENTS

30. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL UD FEATURES 3. KITCHENS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. EQUIPMENT 4. BATHROOMS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. FIXTURES 5. SUMMARY 6. QUESTIONS

31. Toilet Shower Lavatory Laundry BATHROOM FIXTURES

32. Flush control - open side Elongated bowl 17” to 19” seat height BATHROOM FIXTURES - TOILET

33. Hand-held shower heads – adjustable Single lever control Anti-scald protection Offset controls Shower curtain BATHROOM FIXTURES - SHOWER

34. Single lever Side mounted faucet Shallow depth Rear drain BATHROOM FIXTURES - LAVATORY

35. Front mounted controls Front loading Side hinged Raised 6” off floor Front lint screen BATHROOM FIXTURES - LAUNDRY

36. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL UD FEATURES 3. KITCHENS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. EQUIPMENT 4. BATHROOMS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. FIXTURES 5. SUMMARY 6. QUESTIONS

37. 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

38. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GENERAL UD FEATURES 3. KITCHENS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. EQUIPMENT 4. BATHROOMS A. LAYOUT AND DESIGN B. FIXTURES 5. SUMMARY 6. QUESTIONS