Accessibility Design

This skill provides practitioner-grade knowledge of accessibility standards, universal design principles, and inclusive design strategies for architectural practice. All dimensional values are given in metric with imperial equivalents where standard practice requires.

Section 1: Universal Design Principles

Universal design, as defined by Ronald L. Mace at the Center for Universal Design (North Carolina State University, 1997), 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.

The 7 Principles of Universal Design

Principle 1: Equitable Use