International best practices in universal design : a global review / prepared by Betty Dion Enterprises. : HR21-64/2007E-PDF
Gives an insight into the latest trends in universal design. On a very practical level, it provides architects and designers with the tools and options to design buildings that are accessible to all users. It documents accessibility criteria in building codes and standards in Canada and around the world. It outlines the space requirements to accommodate power wheelchairs and scooters, as well as the requirement for warning systems to alert people who are blind or visual impaired to their environment. It also provides insight into how to design a building utilizing colour contrasts and changes in textures to make a building function better for everyone.
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| Ministère/Organisme | Canadian Human Rights Commission. |
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| Titre | International best practices in universal design : a global review / prepared by Betty Dion Enterprises. |
| Type de publication | Monographie |
| Langue | [Anglais] |
| Autres langues publiées | [Français] |
| Format | Électronique |
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| Autres formats offerts | Cédérom-[Anglais | Français] |
| Note(s) | Incorrect catalogue number (HR21-64/2007E) and ISBN (978-0-662-45717-6) printed in this publication. Bibliography. |
| Information sur la publication | Ottawa - Ontario : Canadian Human Rights Commission March 2006. |
| Description | 203p.glossary, tables, photographs |
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| Édition | Rev. August 2007 |
| Descripteurs | Barrier free access Best practices Design |