“Universal design seeks to encourage attractive, marketable products that are more usable by everyone. It is design for the built environment and consumer products for a very broad definition of use.” – Ron Mace, FAIA (1941-1998), creator of the term ‘universal design’ and Founder of Center for Universal Design Universal design, also known as inclusive …
The user experience is a vital consideration in planning and designing large transportation facilities whose primary purpose is moving large volumes of people efficiently and safely. Universal design in transportation offers a path to achieving a travel experience that is favorable for all people. Designers traditionally considered the needs and capabilities of the average …
Design Architect: SMNGA Construction Type: New Size: 101,000 sf LCM considered all students’ abilities when providing universal design consulting for Langston Hughes Elementary School. This inclusive approach integrates elements that allow equal participation in daily activities. For example, the barrier-free Discovery Garden courtyard features raised play areas designed for ease of transfer from a wheelchair. …
Size 32,000 SF Construction Type New Special Recognition Chicago Tribune, feature Military Advance Education, feature Falcons Landing Military Life Plan Community Blog, feature College Planning & Management, feature Student Housing Business, feature The University embraced a universal design approach in developing an innovative program and facility for wounded veterans in higher education. The center integrates …
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Size 35,000 SF Special Recognition American Institute of Architects, Sustainable Design Honor Award, Chicago Association of Licensed Architects, Silver Award Friends of Downtown, Trend Setter Award Paralyzed Veterans of America, Washington, D.C., Barrier Free America Award Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award, Architectural Excellence in Community Design LCM’s user-centered approach follows the inclusive Principles of Universal …
Construction Type New, Renovation LCM plays a significant role in making Chicago Public Schools facilities and programs more accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. Our work addresses ADA and local code compliance for new construction, additions, and alterations. Since a major Capital Improvement Program initiated in 1996, we have worked with CPS staff, …
Size 19,600 SF Construction Type Renovation Special Recognition Chicago Tribune, feature Inclusive spaces at the Center for Enriched Living enable individuals with diverse abilities to interact within a comfortable and safe environment. CEL members are challenged by societal isolation and barriers to their full participation. User capabilities shaped the design details, which are highly functional …
Landscape Architect James Corner Field Operations The performance lawn at Polk Brothers Park incorporates accessibility and universal design elements to welcome a diverse audience. Reinventing an underutilized 13-acre entry zone to Navy Pier, the park is a vibrant, interactive green space. The outdoor public space accommodates free arts and cultural programs, appealing to the city’s …
LCM addressed the accessibility of CTA stations undergoing major alterations on the Blue, Brown, Green, Pink, Red-Blue, and Red Lines. We reviewed construction plans for accessibility compliance, conducted field surveys, and provided reports with compliance deficiencies and remediation recommendations. We also addressed noncompliant products/materials, consulted on the CTA graphics package, and developed technical reference materials …
THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE MARCH/APRIL 2018 ISSUE OF STUDENT HOUSING BUSINESS. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE. The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (UIUC) was one of the first higher education institutions to offer specialized programs and housing to accommodate wounded veterans returning from WWII. These efforts were largely credited to Timothy Nugent, a professor …