exam 2

Question 1

universal design

Answer 1

well-planned designs that will meet the needs of every user WITHOUT drawing attention to people without disabilities. (integrative design = seamless)

Question 2

Doors (barrier free home design)

Answer 2

3’ wide

Question 3

Kitchen(barrier free home design)

Answer 3

3’ path around all built-ins

Question 4

Wheelchair (barrier free home design )

Answer 4

42” radius turn

Question 5

Bath (barrier free home design)

Answer 5

“curb-less” roll-in shower

Question 6

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act 1990)

Answer 6

Became law in 1992, Eliminated widespread discrimination caused by barriers restricting persons with disabilities.

Question 7

Opening the door …(ADA)

Answer 7

Door: 3’wide; lever sets, no door knobs; <8lbs; 18” clear on pull side, 12” on push side

Question 8

Passages (ADA)

Answer 8

Hallways 36” wide; bathroom 5’ turn around; smooth flooring

Question 9

Bathrooms (ADA)

Answer 9

toilet seat at 19”; grab bars >250lbs

Question 10

Psychology of space

Answer 10

• Sensory acces
• Affect (aesthetics, mood)
• Attention
• Memorability
• Behavioral affordance (ADA rules)
• Sociality (“Space Bubble” proximity, privacy, adjacencies)

Question 11

Gestalt

Answer 11

• similarity and proximity

Question 12

Types of space layouts

Answer 12

• A main area with secondary attached spaces
• Linear rows of spaces with parallel corridor access
• Single- and double-sided corridors / hallways that are or open into other spaces
• Inner and outer rooms with internal access
• Grids in a space
• Modular development of any of the above
• Open, landscape or free plan

Question 13

Lighting in commercial restrooms

Answer 13

• LED wall mounted vanity light
• recessed can light
• bath fan
• CLG. mounted censor

Question 14

Spacial Theory

Answer 14

Perception Theory

Deals with environment, and natural conditions found there. What you perceive.Athmosphere. Feel,touch.

Question 15

Theory of Affordance

Answer 15

taking advantage of option

problem solving

Question 16

Gestalt Design

Answer 16

“organized whole”. Shape forming ability of our sense.

Question 17

Behavior of Elements

Answer 17

• How something interacts with another thing

Question 18

Mechanism of Choice

Answer 18

how we decide/make choices based on basic human needs

Question 19

Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs

Answer 19

1943
people have basic needs
Only if lowewr level needs are satisfied can the higher level needs be addressed

Question 20

Inclusive Design

Answer 20

providing design solution that will empower the wildest possible groups throughout their lives

Question 21

The “big picture” of a successful design

Answer 21

appropriate choices 
work support and function 
low carbon impact on the planet
Importance of Ergonomics
How environmentally conscience the manufacturer is