A how-to-guide for builders, contractors, caregivers and designers on designing accessible bathrooms using space planning illustrations. It helps to interpret the needs of individuals with a disability or the elderly in order to develop a workable, and cost-effective construction plan.
Safety and ease of mobility within the bathroom is highly covered and includes details on how to adapt the Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines (ADAAG) for residential design. Topics include: planning considerations (including illustrations of bathroom dimensions), how to define user’s needs and how to meet them, support devices (i.e., wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) that can impact the bathroom design, space requirements and reach heights for wheelchair users, doorways and hall dimensions, product listings, organizations with services offered, and special considerations for seniors.
This book is ideal for interior design students and DIY contractors. Great reference book.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Defining Your Needs
Chapter 2 – Space Requirements for Accessibility
Chapter 3 – Support Devices
Chapter 4 – Toilets
Chapter 5 – Wash Basins
Chapter 6 – Bathtubs and Shower Stalls
Chapter 7 – Other Design Considerations
Appendix A – Agencies and Organizations
Appendix B – Products
Appendix C – Census Statistics
Über den Autor
With over 15 years of interior design experience and a passion for helping those with disabilities, Jessie produced The Design Linc website that provided in-depth information on ADAAG residential requirements. She made the information easily available to anyone wanting to design for loved-ones and family. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design.