Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments [Hardcover]

Edward Steinfeld (Author), Jordana Maisel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2012 | ISBN-10: 0470399139 | ISBN-13: 978-0470399132 | Edition: 1

The new standard text on the topic, Universal Design introduces designers to the principles and practice of designing for all people. From the foundations of accessibility and aging to the practice of designing interiors, products, housing and transportation systems, all aspects of this growing field are explored. Covering best practices examples to demonstrate the value of universal design as both a survey of the field and reference for researchers, Universal Design is sure to be constantly at the fingertips of all types of designers. 

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"Universal Design introduces designers to the principles and practice of designing for all people. Covering best practice examples that demonstrate the value of universal design, this new publication is sure to be constantly at the fingertips of all types of designers." (ASID Icon, Summer 2012)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 408 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 10, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470399139
• ISBN-13: 978-0470399132
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 1.1 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook, especially for great examples, research references, and case studies! March 18, 2013

By astrohfiziks

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I was required to read this book for a class. Very-research oriented which I appreciate, and also has a lot of examples. Things can get confusing sometimes because there is a lot of information packed into each chapter, but the summaries are very well written and help wrap up each chapter very concisely. Learned a lot!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source of information about inclusive design (universal design) February 13, 2013

By Sue Weidemann

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I use this book as a critical reference source for my graduate seminars in architecture (although it would also be very useful for landscape architecture and planning). A much wider audience, not necessarily education based, would also find it informative. It addresses both physical and social inclusion (thus being inclusive, itself).