Universal design : a manual of practical guidance for architects

Universal Design is Selwyn Goldsmith's new authoritative design manual, the successor to his internationally acclaimed Designing for the Disabled. A clear and concise design guide for practising and student architects, it describes and illustrates the differences there are between universal design and 'for the disabled' design Universal Design presents detailed design guidance for architects in an easily referenced form. Covering both public buildings and private housing, it includes informative anthropometric data, along with illustrative examples of the planning of circulation spaces, sanitary facilities, car parking spaces and seating spaces for wheelchair users in cinemas and theatres. It is a valuable manual in enhancing understanding of the basic principles of 'universal design'. The aim - to encourage architects to extend the parameters of normal provision, by looking to go beyond the prescribed minimum design standards of the Part M building regulation, Access and facilities for disabled people. *Learn about the opinions of Selwyn Goldsmith, a highly respected author in this field * An essential reference for practising and student architects and designers, international appeal - 'Universal' relevance * A clear and concise guide with invaluable easy-to-use diagrammatic information UNIVERSAL DESIGN 4 Copyright Page 5 Contents 6 Preface 8 Acknowledgements 12 Chapter 1. Universal design, buildings and architects 14 The bottom-up route to universal design 14 The Part M building regulation 17 Alterations to existing buildings 19 Populations of building users 22 The path to universal design: public buildings 24 New housing 27 Chapter 2. Building users: mobility equipment 30 Commentary 32 Ambulant disabled people’s aids 32 Wheelchairs 32 Electric scooters 34 Child pushchairs 34 Chapter 3. Anthropometrics 35 Commentary 39 Ambulant people 39 Wheelchair users 41 Seated women 43 Chapter 4. Heights of fixtures and fittings 44 Commentary 47 Doors and windows 47 Mirrors 48 Wcs and urinals 48 Wash basins and hand dryers 50 Lift controls 51 Shelves 52 Work surfaces and tables 52 Coded access panels 53 Socket outlets 53 Chapter 5. Horizontal circulation 54 Commentary 57 Passing spaces 57 Straight approaches through openings 57 Doors and door openings 58 Turning to pass through door openings 60 Entrance lobbies and internal lobbies 61 Wheelchair users, movement through door openings 63 Housing, passageway spaces 65 Thresholds 65 Chapter 6. Vertical circulation 66 Commentary 71 Steps and stairs 71 Handrails 72 Ramps 73 Entrances to buildings 74 Lifts 76 Escalators 79 Refuge spaces 79 Chapter 7. Sanitary facilities 80 Commentary 90 Wc facilities: general provision 90 Transfers to and from wc 91 Wc facilities: limited wheelchair access 93 Wc facilities: wheelchair-accessible provision 95 Cloakroom lobbies 97 Wash basins 99 Baths and bathrooms 99 Shower rooms 101 Urinals 102 Chapter 8. Tiered seating, hotel guestrooms, car Parking 103 Commentary 109 Tiered seating and wheelchair spaces 109 Hotel guestrooms 111 Car parking spaces 113 Chapter 9. Housing 116 Commentary 119 Ground floor flats 119 Houses to Part M standard 120 Lifetime Homes 121 Two-storey wheelchair houses 123 References 124 Bibliography 125 Index 128 Describes and illustrates the differences between universal design and 'for the disabled' design. This design manual presents design guidance for architects. Covering both public buildings and private housing, it includes anthropometric data, along with illustrative examples of the planning of circulation spaces, sanitary facilities, and more. This guide is designed to better enable architects to respond positively, constructively, and appropriately to the requirements of building regulations. Principle methodology is the main aspect explored Broadly, universal design means that the products which designers design are universally accommodating, that they cater conveniently for all their users. Selwyn Goldsmith With Prp Architects ; Cad Drawings By Jeanette Dezart. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.