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Universal Design is Selwyn Goldsmith's new authoritative design manual, the successor to his internationally acclaimed Designing for the Disabled. A clear and concise design guide for practising and student architects, it describes and illustrates the differences there are between universal design and 'for the disabled' design Universal Design presents detailed design guidance for architects in an easily referenced form. Covering both public buildings and private housing, it includes informative anthropometric data, along with illustrative examples of the planning of circulation spaces, sanitary facilities, car parking spaces and seating spaces for wheelchair users in cinemas and theatres. It is a valuable manual in enhancing understanding of the basic principles of 'universal design'. The aim - to encourage architects to extend the parameters of normal provision, by looking to go beyond the prescribed minimum design standards of the Part M building regulation, Access and facilities for disabled people.

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'a common sense approach to design' Architects Journal 'ideal for use at the drawing-board or computer console, a necessary crutch for architects' Architectural Review

Practical, comprehensive, and written in plain language - ideal for students. Sarah Radif, Course Leader, Technology Faculty, Southampton Institute

'a common sense approach to design' Architects Journal 'ideal for use at the drawing-board or computer console, a necessary crutch for architects' Architectural Review

'a common sense approach to design' Architects Journal 'ideal for use at the drawing-board or computer console, a necessary crutch for architects' Architectural Review

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Selwyn Goldsmith, Jeanette Dezart

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