1.9 - Accessible Built Environment: Components and Design Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What is the maximum gradient for ramps in an accessible design?
💡 Hint: Think of the slope ratio.
What should the minimum door width be for accessibility?
💡 Hint: Consider the width needed for wheelchair access.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum gradient for ramps in an accessible environment?
💡 Hint: Remember the slope ratio that maintains safety.
True or False: Handrails should be installed at only one height.
💡 Hint: Consider the needs of users of different heights.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a new public library focusing on accessibility. List at least five features you would include to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
💡 Hint: Think about every aspect of a user’s journey within the library.
Analyze how inadequate design can impact a person with mobility challenges in a public space. What recommendations would you make to improve accessibility?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the specific challenges faced daily by individuals with disabilities.
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