Practice Examples in Civil Engineering - 1.2.3 | 9. 7 Principles of Universal Design (by Ronald Mace) | Disability, Accessibility and Universal Design
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1.2.3 - Examples in Civil Engineering

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Question 1 Easy

What does Equitable Use mean in Universal Design?

💡 Hint: Think about equal access for everyone.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of Simple and Intuitive Use.

💡 Hint: Consider how we communicate messages using images.

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Question 1

What does the principle of Equitable Use entail?

Designs must be primarily for the disabled.
All users should have equal access and usability.
Flexibility in designs is not required.

💡 Hint: Remember, it's about access for everyone!

Question 2

True or False: Flexibility in Use means designs cater only to one user preference.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider varying methods of interacting with design.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a civil engineering project in your city that incorporates at least four principles of Universal Design. Explain how each is applied.

💡 Hint: Think of designs that benefit everyone, such as parks or transportation hubs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of not incorporating Tolerance for Error in a public building. How might this affect users?

💡 Hint: Consider how errors could occur if a design lacks fail-safe features.

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