ID 317  UNIVERSAL DESIGN             S Y L L A B U S   2 0 0 6  
   Joan Riggs, ASID   jriggs@chaminade.edu or     o: 739-8547      c: 351-2130
				 jdriggs@hawaii.rr.com 
  Class Meets:  TU/TH   9:30 - 10:50 am   Eiben Hall - Rm. 102            Office Hrs:  Tues. 8:30 - 9:30 am 

Texts:  DESIGN DETAILS FOR HEALTH 	Cynthia Leibrock
	  CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS   	Dept. of Justice/ 28 CFR Part 36 
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GENERAL PURPOSE
	Research of interior design solutions for the aging population and persons with disabilities. Research of appropriate materials and an examination of the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and requirements will also be reviewed.  Aging-in-place concepts and design scenarios of new construction and adaptive use projects will be completed in class and as field assignments to assess accessibility issues.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES
	In a culture based on freedom and equality, ID 317 is designed to explore and implement the concepts of UNIVERSAL and BARRIER-FREE DESIGN, making a positive contribution to society’s quality of life issues. To effectively implement knowledge gained in this course, students must also apply basic skills acquired in Fundamentals of Interior Design, Programming & Space Planning, Materials & Components and Drafting and
Gain and apply accurate terminology relating to Universal and Barrier-Free design.
Understand and apply ADA standards for accessibility.
Analyze existing spaces (and working drawings) for universal/accessible use.
Research and specify appropriate finish materials to meet or exceed standards for universal/accessible use.
Integrate space planning skills with universal design concepts.
Understand universal design concepts relative to Aging in Place and Healthcare paradigms.
Exercise writing skills, critical thinking, analysis of information and self-expression.
	
SUPPLIES	
18” roll of tracing paper   
16” x 20” mat boards (1/4 sheets)
Residential & Contract Furnishings & Plumbing Templates (1/4” scale)
25 ft. Imperial Metric 3/4” tape measure with lock
All basic drafting supplies

GRADING	
A = 100-90%; B = 89-80%; C = 79-70%; D = 69-60%; F = < 60%
Deficiency Reports are sent to the registrar and your advisor if grades fall below 70%; 4-week grades 
A 2.5 GPA is required for declared majors in the CUH Interior Design Program.
Quizzes: 40%; Projects: 40%; Final Exam: 20%
			
ASSIGNMENTS & ATTENDANCE			
Please read the assigned text and handouts before each class. 
All written work is to be typed & printed in a simple font style (12-14pt.). Staple your written work together. 
All Presentation and Materials boards must be 15” x 20” or 16” x 20” or they WILL NOT be accepted.  Each board (& all written work) is to be clearly identified with your name, project, course and date. 
Assignments are due on the date assigned. Deductions are made for each day the assignment is late.
Project presentations are considered department property but are available for portfolio photocopying.	Attendance in class is mandatory and is Chaminade University’s Policy. Four (4) unexcused absences may result in a failing grade. Please see the instructor if you have two (2) unexcused absences. 
Absences on exam days due to illness will only be excused with proper medical verification. See instructor to make up the examination before the next class meeting.
Tardiness and leaving the class early will  effect your final grade.
Please SILENCE and put away all pagers and cell phones during class.
Please see CUH Student Handbook for Code of Conduct.