LCM is designing a new facility for a Center and School for Students that are deaf-blind. The new, two-story, 24,131-square-foot structure is designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification. The design features inconspicuous details based on the Principles of Universal Design, considering a wide range of abilities.
The design integrates the Principles of Universal Design, creating convivial spaces that enable individuals with diverse abilities to interact within a comfortable and safe environment.
Pushing architectural boundaries by embracing the synergy of universal design and green building concepts, the ground-breaking design positions Access Living’s new home as a model for responsible commercial building in the 21st century.
The new 32,000 square feet Center for Wounded Veterans – the first of its kind on a U.S. campus – provides transitional living facilities and support services to prepare veterans with a range of disabilities to live independently while pursuing their educational and career aspirations.
THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM AN ISSUE OF STUDENT HOUSING BUSINESS. The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (UIUC) was one of the first higher education institutions to offer specialized programs and housing to accommodate veterans returning from WWII. These efforts were largely credited to Timothy Nugent, a professor of rehabilitation education at the University of …
Architect of Record Interactive Design Architects Design Architect Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects LCM is the architectural accessibility and universal design consultant for the Obama Presidential Center. The Center includes a museum, forum, library, and an athletics and activities center connected by a plaza and public green in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side. ‘Universal …
“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. …
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, …