Practice Application Of Universal Design In Civil Engineering (8.3) - Universal Design (UD) Principles

Practice: Application of Universal Design in Civil Engineering

Lesson 8.3Universal Design (UD) Principles

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Question 1.
What is Universal Design?
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Think of accessibility.
Question 2.
Name one feature in public buildings that aids accessibility.
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Consider how people enter buildings.
3Question 3.
What does Universal Design aim to achieve?
- Only benefits persons with disabilities
- Inclusivity for all users
- Requires retrofitting existing structures
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Think about the broad impact of design.
4Question 4.
True or False: Public buildings should have inaccessible areas for security measures.
- True
- False
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Consider how security can coexist with inclusivity.
Question 5.
Design a public transport hub that incorporates all principles of Universal Design. List out features and justify each choice.
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Consider the various types of users that will experience the hub.
Question 6.
How would you retrofit an existing educational institution to meet Universal Design principles? Discuss the action plan.
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Think about what barriers exist currently in the institution.

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