Universal design
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Citation
HKIA journal: the official journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (香港建築師學報), no.27, 2001, pp. 34-38
Abstract
(1) Rapid demorgraphic change
(2) Housing for the elderly
(3) 'Aging in place'
(4) Universal design
(5) The principles of universal design
(a) Equitable use
(b) Flexibility in use
(c) Simple and intuitive use
(d) Perceptible information
(e) Tolerance for error
(f) Low physical effort
(g) Size and space for approach and use
(6) Review
(7) Constraints
(8) 'One man's meat is another's poison'
(a) Competition of space
(b) Height of electric sockets
(c) Tactile guide paving
(d) Visual fire alarm
(e) Lever handle
(9) The way forward
Description
Building Type(s): Housing for the elderly
Subject
Type
Article
Format
Date
2001
Language
en