ID 1051 Chapter : Interior Design 1051 Exam 3 Notes
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Objectives: to develop an appreciation for areas of responsibility that impact design, to introduce the concept of universal design. Vocabulary: ada, universal design, aging in place, ron mace, grab-bars. Universal design: design of product, buildings and spaces to be useable by all people to the greatest extent possible. 3: make reach to all components comfortable for any seated or standing user, accommodate variations in hand and grip size, provide adequate space for the use of assistive devices or personal assistance. Materials: objectives, to gain an understanding of the complexity of materials that are used in the practice on interior design, to define specific types and uses of materials. Basic types of materials: natural, available materials, processed, materials made through the mixture of natural materials, synthetic, materials made by chemically transforming natural materials, hybrid, materials made from a combination of natural, processed and/or synthetic. Natural materials: wood, softwoods, evergreens, pine, fir, cedar, hardwoods, nuts and fruits, oak.
