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Program of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

İÇT434

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN FOR DISABLED

Course Code
İÇT434
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Anthropometric measurement needs for the disabled
  2. Understanding ergonomic requirements for people with disabilities
  3. Examining the laws and regulations for the disabled in the relationship between human and environment
  4. Defining accessibility approaches within the human-environment relationship
  5. Defining universal design approaches in relation to human and environment
  6. Understanding the responsibility of the interior architect in the design of space and environment for the disabled
  7. Learning and experiencing the way of handling design with the universal design approach
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and basic information about valid terminology ,
2nd Week History of the subject and concept.
3rd Week Capacities of the human body. Physical weakness related with this subject and effects of them on the built environment.
4th Week Design principles fordisabled design.
5th Week Working on the examples efficiently designed and applied.
6th Week Evaluation of all principles according the cost esthetic and strength appeals.
7th Week Disabled, architecture and design
8th Week Socio-cultural responsibilities in design.
9th Week Compatible architecture and ıts principles.
10th Week Qualification analyses for last user profile whose have different ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities according to environmental factors and products.
11th Week Proposals of individual and group works
12th Week Participation of users during the design process
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading1. Dobkin, I., Peterson, M.J., 1999, Gracious Spaces: Universal Interiors by Design, New York, McGraw Hill.
2. Hardie, G.J., Lace, J.P., 1991, Accessible Environments: Toward Universal Design, Van Nostrand Reinhold,.
3. Manley, S and Parnaby, R, 2001, Putting people first: comparing vision and reality in the architecture and planning course at UWE.
4. McColl, M.A., Bickenbach, J.E., 1998, Introduction to Disability, WB Saunders Company Ltd. Great Britain.
5. Peterson, M.J. 1995, Universal Kitchen Planning: Design That Adapts to People, The National Kitchen and Bath Association, Hackettstown, NJ.
6. Peterson, M.J. 1996, Universal Bathroom Planning: Design That Adapts to People, Hackettstown, NJ The National Kitchen and Bath Association,.
7. Preiser, W.F., 2001, Universal Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, New York.
8. The Center of Universal Design, www.design.ncsu.edu.tr
9. Winters, S., Accessible Housing by Design: Universal Design Principles in Practices, New York, McGraw Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 20
Project 1 30
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 7 4 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 1 3 3
Presentation (including preperation) 5 4 20
Project 5 4 20
Total Work Load124
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.13
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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