Opening the Doors to History – Universal Access to Historic Buildings
This webinar will begin with an introduction to Universal Access/Design by the Moderator. The introduction will include a description of Universal Design (UD), including why different titles are used; a brief history of UD; the “principles” of UD; comparisons between the ADA and UD; how and under what circumstances can UD be applied to a historic building; and how do the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards affect the application of Universal Design. Lastly, an approach to rehabilitating a building using Universal Design will be presented. A case study will then be presented by architects who have successfully accomplished the use of Universal Design in historic buildings or sites.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the concept and "Principles" of Universal Design
- To understand the relationship of the CHBC and the ADA to Universal Design
- To understand how Universal Design and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards can be both compatible and effective
- To understand how Universal Design can be successfully incorporated to create access for a historic building or site
Documents & Downloads
Continuing Education
AIA- Design and Design Services
- Legal
- Project Types
- Citizen Participation
- Demographics
- Hazards
- History
- Law
- Neighborhoods
- Social Equity
- Streets
- Urban Design
- Accessibility / ADA
- Design-Build
- Historic Preservation
- Project Management
- Transportation
- Urban Planning