8.14. Universal Design Software and Simulation Tools

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is AutoTURN used for?

   Hint

   Think about wheelchair accessibility.

2. 2.

   What does BIM stand for?

   Hint

   What type of modeling relates to buildings?

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of AutoTURN?

   • A tool for digital marketing
   • A software for simulating wheelchair movement
   • A graphic design software

   Hint

   Consider what it is designed to do.

4. 4.

   True or False: BIM stands for Business Information Modeling.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what type of modeling it represents.

5. 5.

   Design a public park using BIM software that incorporates various accessibility features. Write a report on how using the software helped you identify design flaws.

   Hint

   Consider all possible user movements and needs.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a real-world building design. Identify accessibility issues that might arise if no simulation tool was used in the planning phase.

   Hint

   Think about what users with different abilities might experience.