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Snoonian, Deborah – Architectural Record, 2002
Describes ABA Studio/Andrew Bartle Architects' transformation of a narrow row house into a school for learning-disabled students in New York City. Includes drawings and photographs. (EV)
Descriptors: Architects, Architecture, Building Design, Building Innovation
Rogerson, Robert W. K. C.; Spence, Philip H. – 1969
Designed for the architect and student, the text concerns the health of the disabled as seen through the eyes of the architect. The total environment of the handicapped is the focal point of the approach. It begins with schools; then looks at medical treatment and rehabilitation as dealt with in hospitals, special rehabilitation centers, and…
Descriptors: Architects, Architecture, Building Design, Disabilities
Download full textStrauss, Carol, Comp. – 1994
This updated annotated bibliography of 93 items is intended for people who design spaces and facilities to be accessible for people with disabilities and for those who assure that such facilities are in compliance with regulations. It cites books, chapters in books, articles, and pamphlets, most of which were published from 1988 to 1993. It also…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Building Design, Design Requirements
Delaware State Department of Education, 2004
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emerged from the field of architectural design when federal legislation required universal access to buildings and other structures for individuals with disabilities. Architects began to design accessibility into buildings during their initial design stage rather than retrofitting standing structures. Using…
Descriptors: Universal Design for Learning, Access to Education, Federal Legislation, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedBouveron-Bonnevialle, C.; Rascle, P.; Calmels, P. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1998
This paper describes a training system developed in France for occupational therapists on accessibility for people with disabilities. The system is based on a methodology of home planning designed by an interdisciplinary team comprised of an architect, an occupational therapist, people with disabilities, physical medicine and rehabilitation…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Building Design, Disabilities
Florida State Dept. of Community Affairs, Tallahassee. Board of Building Codes and Standards. – 1990
Accessibilty features of buildings and facilities provide the opportunity for handicapped persons in the community to become more self-reliant and independent; barrier-free design can enable a person with disabilities to achieve his or her potential for contributions to society. In 1989, the Florida Legislature passed a bill mandating changes to…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Building Design, Design Requirements
Rehabilitation Services Administration (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1967
The need for environmental improvement to benefit the handicapped and the elderly is stated and the following are detailed: priorities for action, the lack of public awareness, progress to date, and reasons why the problem of architectural barriers persists. Listings are provided of the Commission's recommendations for legislation, research and…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Design Requirements, Disabilities
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Washington, DC. – 1977
The resource guide lists information on 1341 references (1960-1975) on barrier-free environments for elderly and/or handicapped persons. Each citation contains bibliographic information (author, title, ordering information and source), descriptors, and a brief abstract. Resources are arranged according to the following categories (sample subtopics…
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Architecture, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Building Design
Abeson, Alan; Ackerman, Paul – 1965
The proceedings of a conference called to institute a dialogue between the architectural and educational professions are summarized. Areas considered include deterrents to efficient dialogue, the need for research, parameters of research (foundational questions; flexibility; furniture, materials, hardware, and teaching equipment; information…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Children, Classroom Design
