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Item specifics
- Condition
- Subject
- Architecture & Design
- Topic
- Design
- ISBN
- 9781599216133
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1599216132
ISBN-13
9781599216133
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72574119
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Universal Design : a Step-By-Step Guide to Modifying Your Home for Accessible Living
Publication Year
2010
Subject
Interior Design / General, Decorating, Buildings / Residential, General
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Reference, House & Home, Architecture
Series
Knack: Make It Easy Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2009-044926
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
728.087
Intended Audience
Trade
Table Of Content
Knack Universal DesignContents Chapter 1 Life CyclesLife Cycles Fine Motor ChallengesVisual Challenges Just Not as Agile Mobility Challenges Memory Loss Chapter 2 Entries and DoorwaysEntry Doors Threshold Ramps Entry ThresholdsPatio Door ThresholdsGarage-to-House EntryFlooring Transitions (floor-carpet) Spread 3 Around the CarExtra space to get in Look for level ground Electronic Garage Door opener Keypad outside garage door Spread 4 Exterior Door HardwareGetting inside (outside hardware) Getting inside (outside hardware) Getting out of the houseGetting out of the house: limiting egress Spread 5 Interior doors: Quick FixesNarrow doorways Folding screenLevered door handlesEasy locking and unlocking Spread 6 Remodeling Interior DoorwayPocket DoorsPocket doorWidening the doorwayWidening the doorway Chapter 3 Flooring TreatmentHard SurfacesCarpetingEdge TreatmentsThrow RugsPatterns Chapter 4 Kitchen Counter & Sink Kitchen CountersEdge TreatmentsSinksCounter Work SpacesWheelchair Modifications for Sinks and CountersFaucets and Other Sink Attachments Chapter 5 Kitchen Storage Pull-out ShelvesShallow Pantry ShelvesInterior Cabinet Modifications DrawersWheelchair Accessible Storage Alzheimer's Safety Adaptations Chapter 6 Kitchen AppliancesStoveWall oven Built-in CooktopMicrowaveRefrigerators, Washers and Dryers Placement of Appliances Chapter 7 Arthritic Hand HelpersDoor handlesLevered faucetsSoap and Water I Can Manage Without It But...Appliances and Built InsVacuums and Brooms Chapter 8 Bathroom Sink and ToiletBathroom Sink AdaptationBathroom FaucetsMedicine CabinetToiletGrab BarsEmergency Pull Cord Chapter 9 Tub and ShowerBathtubs Tub FixturesTransfer Chair and Seat Shower StallShower FixturesShower Enclosures Chapter 10 Living and Dining RoomSofaPlacement of SofaEasy ChairsTables and Storage FurnitureLighting Dining Tables Chapter 11 Home Office and Den and Dining RoomBookcasesTVDesks ComputersLaptop TablesOrganizing Paperwork Chapter 12 BedroomsBed height Size of Bed WallMattressesBed Transfer SlingsEmergency Pull-Cord Light Controls Chapter 13 Storage and OrganizingClosetsDrawers and shelvesLinens Collectibles Photographs Memorabilia Chapter 14 Halls and Stairs HallwaysChair Rails/BarsIlluminated Light SwitchesElevatorsStair Lifts Chapter 15 Color ConsiderationsThe Aging EyeThe Effects of YellowingContrast Colors between Walls and FloorsEdge TreatmentsCombining Patterns Minimizing Linear Elements Chapter 16 Windows and Window TreatmentsPatio DoorsCrank-out WindowsFlip WindowsWindow CoveringsLight and GlareRemote Controls Chapter 17 LightingSkylightsAmbient lightingRecessed LightsTask lightingMotion Sensors on LightsSwitch and Switch Plates Chapter 18 Other Elements ThermostatSmoke Smoke and Gas Detectors Wearable Emergency Call ButtonsOpener DeviceEmergency On-Call ServicesAdapted Telephones Chapter 19 Landscaping and GardeningLightingSurfaces: Softscape vs. HardscapeLevels & topographyGardening with Arthritis Gardening with Limited Mobility Gardening Alternatives: indoor gardening, container gardening Chapter 20 Resources Index
Synopsis
Universal design--the art of rendering an interior living space accessible and safe to people regardless of age or ability/disability--is today a major trend in residential architecture. It allows people to maintain their independence, improve their quality of life, and stay in their homes throughout their lifetime. With 450 full-color, step-by-step photographs, Knack Universal Design is the essential primer for those new to the subject. From the basics to insider practical tips on the latest trends and products, readers will learn what it takes to create a home that makes life easier., From the basics to insider practical tips on the latest trends and products, readers will learn what it takes to create a home that makes life easier.
LC Classification Number
NA2547.K78 2010
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