Universal Design Selected Bibliography
Topic(s): Universal Design
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Books
Assist Inc, Non-Profit Community Design Center Graduate School of Architecture at the University of Utah - The Assist Guidebook to the Accessible Home, 2002 Edition [$10.00 + $2.00 Shipping and Handling, $4.00 for priority mail]
Baker Paula, AIA; Elliott Erica, MD; and Banta John - Prescription for a Healthy House: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders, and Homeowners Santa Fe, New Mexico: Inword Press, 1998 [$29.95]
Barker, Peter; Barrick, Jon; Wilson, Rod - Building Sight: A Handbook of Building and Interior Design Solutions to Include the Needs of Visually Impaired People - New York: AFB Press, 1995. [$87.00]
Carpman, Janet R.; Grant, Myron A. - Design that Cares: Planning Health Facilities for Patients and Visitors - America Hospital Publishing, Inc., 1993. [$49.95]
Cassim J. Innovate: The journal of the Small Business Programme of the Helen Hamlyn Research Centre - The Helen Hamlyn Research Center, Royal College of Art - 2005.
Christophersen, Jon (editor) - Universal Design: 17 Ways of Thinking and Teaching - Norway: Husbanken, 2002.
Clarkson, John; Roger Coleman; Simeon Keates; Cherie Lebbon (editors) – Inclusive Design: Design for the Whole Population – Springer – Verlag London 2003.
Clarkson, John; Keates, S. Countering Design Exclusion: an Introduction to Inclusive Design - Springer - Verlag. London 2003.
Coleman, Roger. Living longer: the New Context for Design - Design Council. London 2001
Covington, George; Hannah, Bruce - Access by Design - NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1997. [$49.95]
Davies, Thomas D.; Beasley, Kim A. - Accessible Home Design - Paralyzed Veterans of America, 1999
Lebovich, William - Designing for Dignity: Accessible Environments for People with Disabilities - New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1993. [$69.95]
Leibrock, Cynthia - Beautiful Barrier Free: A Visual Guide to Accessibility - New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1992. [$64.95]
--------; James Terry - Beautiful Universal Design: A Visual Guide - New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2nd edition 1999.
--------; Design Details for Health: Making the Most of Interior Design's Healing Potential - New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1999. [$75.00]Lifchez Raymond - Rethinking Architecture: Design Students and Physically Disabled People - University of California Press, 1986.
Mace, Ronald L. - The Accessible Housing Design File - Barrier Free Environments, Inc., Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991
Meek, Anne - Designing Places for Learning - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; the Council of Educational Facility Planners International, 1995
Moore, Robin; Goltsman, Susan; lacofano, Daniel - Play for All Guidelines: Planning, Designing and Management of Outdoor Play Settings for All Children - MIG Communications, 1992. [$39.95]
Mueller, James L. - Case Studies on Universal Design - North Carolina State University, The Center for Universal Design, 1998
NAHB Research Center; Barrier Free Environments - Remodeling and Universal Design: Making Homes more Comfortable and Accessible - U.S. Dept. of HUD, 1996.
New York Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), City of New York, and the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA), University at Buffalo, the State University of New York - Universal Design New York - Free publication by MPOD, (p) 212-788-2830, (e) www.nyc.gov .
Norman, Donald A. - The Design of Everyday Things - Currency/Doubleday, 1990. [$15.95]
Ostroff, Elaine; Limont, Mark; Hunter, Daniel - Building a World Fit for People: Designers with Disabilities at Work - Massachusetts: Adaptive Environments, 2002, [$26.95]
Peterson, Mary Jo - Gracious Spaces, Universal Design in the Home - McGraw Hill, 1999.
-------; Universal Kitchen & Bathroom Planning: Design that Adapts to People. McGraw Hill, 1998. [$69.95]
Pirkl, James; Pulos, Arthur J. - Transgenerational Design: Products for an Aging Population - New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1997. [$59.95]
PLAE, Inc. USDA Forest Service - Universal Access to Outdoor Recreation - MIG Communications, 1993. [$44.95]
PLAE Inc. - Universal Access to Outdoor Recreation, Pocket Guide - MIG Communications, 1993. [$9.95]
Home Planners LLC. - Products and Plans for Universal Homes - January 2000. [$15.95]
Preiser, Wolfgang - Design Intervention: Toward a More Humane Architecture - Van Nostrand Reinhold (Out of Print), 1990.
Preiser, Wolfgang, Editor in Chief; Elaine Ostroff, Senior Editor - Universal Design Handbook (CD ROM included) McGraw Hill, 2000. [$125.00]
Poulson D. Ashby, M. and Richardson, S. USERfit - A Practical Handbook on User-Centered Design for Assistive Technology - Brussels, Luxemburg: ECSC-EC-EAEC. 1996.
Riley II, Charles A. - High-Access Home: Design and Decoration for Barrier- Free Living - New York: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 1999. [$40.00]
Rose, David H.; Anne Meyer - Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning - Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002.
Sánchez, Ileana; Rebecca McGinnis. Art & The Alphabet: A Tactile Experience. Available from the Met Store at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art & The Alphabet $50
Story, MF; Mueller, JL; Mace, RL. The Universal Design File: Designing for People of all Ages and Abilities - The Center for Universal Design, NC State University 1998.
Universal Designers and Consultants - Everyone's Welcome, The Americans with Disabilities Act and Museums - Washingon, D.C.: American Association of Museums, 1998
Velleman, Eric; Henk Snetselaar - Site Seeing - The development of an accessible website or webbased multimedia product. Bartimeus, Utrecht, The Netherlands http://www.bartimeus.nl/publications.html [$26,95], no creditcards
Welch, Polly - Strategies for Teaching Universal Design - available from Adaptive Environments, 200 Portland Street, Suite 1, Boston, MA 02114, 617-695-1225. [$29.95]
Winter, Steven - Accessible Housing by Design: Universal Principles in Practice - McGraw Hill, 1997. [$34.97]
Winter, Steven - Homes for Everyone, Universal Design Principles in Practice - HUD USER (Pub #007338) HUD, 1996. [$10.00]
Zeisel, John - Inquiry by Design: Tools for Environment-Behavior Research (Environment and Behavior Series 5) - Boston, MA: Cambridge University Press, 1997. [$34.50]
Zeisel, John - Inquiry by Design: Environments / Behavior / Neuroscience in Architecture: Interiors, Landscape, and Planning – W.W. Norton revised and updated edition. 2005.
Newsletters
Design for All Foundation Newsletter
Monthly Newsletter. To subscribe go to www.designforall.org
Global Universal Design Educators Monthly On-line News
Produced and distributed monthly by Elaine Ostroff. In cooperation with the Adaptive Environments Center, the Center for Universal Design, and the Trace R&D Center, with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. To subscribe to the Monthly Online News, contact Elaine Ostroff, Editor, at elaine@ostroff.org, or go to www.universaldesign.net .
Universal Design Newsletter
Produced and distributed by Universal Designers and Consultants. A quarterly newsletter, featuring information on facility and design related to universal design, the ADA, and accessibility. A yearly subscription costs $35.00. Contact: 301-570-2470 (v/tty) or www.universaldesign.com .
Newsletters
Applied Ergonomics
An international journal, covers ergonomics applications in the office, industry, consumer products, information technology and military design. Readership includes ergonomists, designers, industrial engineers, health and safety specialists, systems engineers, design engineers, organizational psychologists, occupational health specialists and human-computer interaction specialists.
www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/
30389/description#description
Design Management Review
Formerly the Design Management Journal, devoted to articles and case studies exploring how design - in products, communication, and environments - is an essential resource, a component of every organization that can be effectively managed to make important contributions to the bottom line and to long-term success.
www.dmi.org/dmi/html/publications/journal/journal_d.jsp
Behavior and Information Technology
An electronic journal published by Taylor and Francis, Subjects include Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Science, Human Factors and Ergonomics.
www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tandf/tbit
Design Studies
The only journal to cover all design domains, including design management, design methods, participation in planning and design, design education, AI and computer aids in design, design in engineering, theoretical aspects of design, design in architecture, design and manufacturing, innovation in industry and design and society.
www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/
30409/description#description
Diversity in Design: The Journal of Inclusive Design Education
A new electronic journal that examines diversity issues in design education. It encourages a global community of designers and educators to create new knowledge, partnerships, and gateways to inclusive design education.
www.ap.buffalo.edu/idea/diversityindesign/
Gerontechnology
International journal on technology for the ageing society. It reflects the broad categories of interest in the field: health, housing, mobility, communication, leisure, and work.
www.gerontechnology.info/Journal/
Journal of Design Research
An electronic interdisciplinary journal, emphasizing human aspects as a central issue of design through integrative studies of social sciences and design disciplines.
http://jdr.tudelft.nl/
Published by Inderscience - www.inderscience.com/
The Design Journal
International journal for all aspects of design. Readership includes design professionals, researchers, educators and managers.
www.ashgate.com/subject_area/art_history/art_journals.htm
The International Journal of Art & Design Education
A primary source for articles about art and design education at all levels.
www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=1476-8062
Universal Access in the Information Society
International journal publishes research work on the design, development, evaluation, use, and impact of Information Society Technologies, as well as on standardization, policy, and other non-technological issues that facilitate and promote universal access. Coverage includes theories, methods, tools, empirical results, reviews, case studies, and best practice examples with a focus on universal access.
Audio Visual Materials
Century High School: Better than Accessible, Century High School, 1999. Duration 6.44 minutes. Available from: Century High School, Rochester Minnesota, 507-287-7150
CD-ROM of Universal Design Exemplars, a CD-ROM collection of 32 international, award winning universal design projects from architecture, exhibit-, industrial-, interior design and landscape architecture. Each project describes in detail the background, universal design features and relationship to the Principles of universal design. Order with the Center for Universal Design for $35 US (includes shipping and handling), 1-800-647-6777.
Enable People with Disabilities and Computers with the Flying Karamazov Brothers, Microsoft Enable Production by the Microsoft Corporation: duration 45 minutes, close captioned, 199. Available from the Microsoft Corporation: www.microsoft.com/enable/productions .
Images: Universal Design Excellence Project (CD ROM), Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc., for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Building Museum, 1996. Costs: $50. Available from Universal Designers and Consultants, Inc. 6 Grant Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912-4324, 301-270-2470
Principles of Universal Design (computer-aided instruction IDEA Center), State University of New York, Buffalo, 1996. Computer Aided Instruction Program, 3.5" diskettes (IBM compatible only), $10 for individuals and $75 for institutions. Available from: IDEA Center School of Architecture and Planning, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14214-3087, 716-829-3485 ext. 329. Institutional package includes Network License for one Year and 20 copies of the Primer on Accessible Design.
Molly F Story, James L Mueller, Ronald Mace - The Universal Design File - Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University, 1998. In-depth introduction to universal design with case studies of successful applications. [$24] Available from the Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University, Box 8613, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-8613 1-800-647-6700. Or download as PDF file for free at: http://www.design.ncsu.edu:8120/cud/pubs/
center/books/ud_file/toc3b14.htm .
Web Sites
Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture
(http://www.anfarch.org)
The mission of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture is to be the international center for interdisciplinary activities that build intellectual bridges between research on the brain and those who design places for human use.
Adaptive Environments
(http://www.AdaptiveEnvironments.org)
Adaptive Environments is a 27 year old educational non-profit organization committed to advancing the role of design in expanding opportunity and enhancing experience for people of all ages and abilities. Source of news, events, opportunities, projects and publications.
Age Concern
(www.ace.org.uk)
Age Concern is the UK's largest organization working with and for older people.
AGE - European Older People's Platform
(http://www.age-platform.be)
Aims to voice and promote the interest of older people in the European Union and to raise awareness of the issues that concern them most.
AgeLab
(http://web.mit.edu/agelab)
The AgeLab was established at MIT in 1999, as a partnership with industry and the aging community, to develop new technologies promoting healthy, independent living throughout the human lifespan. Their research involves an array of disciplines including engineering, computer science, human factors, health and medical sciences, management, marketing, and the social and behavioral sciences.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
(www.aarp.org)
Organization for mature adults 50 and above in the United States. Information on health, long-term care, economic security, independent living and residential design for the home.
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
(www.asid.org)
Nonprofit professional society representing the interests of interior designers and the interior design community. ASID promotes professionalism in interior design services and products for the workplace and home.
Asociación Pro Desarrollo de la Persona con Discapacidad (APRODDIS)
(www.aproddis.org)
APRODDIS is a non-profit organization based in Peru committed to improving the quality of life among people with disabilities.
Bobby
(www.bobby.watchfire.com)
Bobby is a comprehensive web accessibility software tool designed to help expose and repair barriers to accessibility and encourage compliance with existing accessibility guideline.
Cambridge Engineering Design Centre
(www-edc.eng.cam.ac.uk/inclusivedesign)
A project-based research website for inclusive design.
Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC)
(www.cmhc.ca)
Committed to housing quality, affordability and choice for Canadians.
Center for Accessible Environments (CAE)
(http://www.cae.org.uk)
CAE is an information provider and a forum for collaborative dialogue between providers and users on how the built environment can best be made or modified to achieve inclusion by design.
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
(http://www.cast.org)
CAST is a nonprofit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based education resources and strategies.
Center for Universal Design
(http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud)
Center founded by Ron Mace, FAIA, "father" of Universal Design. Hold copyright to Principles of Universal Design.
Cornell University - College of Human Ecology
Department of Design and Environmental Analysis
(www.humec.cornell.edu/units/dea)
Hub of Academic cross-disciplinary inquiry.
Danish Center for Accessibility
(http://www.dcft.dk)
The center offers information and advice about accessibility and inclusive @ design.
Design Center for Global Needs
(http://www.sfsu.edu)
At San Francisco State University. Ricardo Gomes, Professor of Industrial Design created the Center for multi-disciplinary exploration of universal design, cultural identity, design for social responsibility and community design.
Design Council: About Design
(http://www.designcouncil.org.uk)
A comprehensive knowledge-base covering key aspects of design.
Design for All Foundation
(www.designforall.org)
Working to achieve that everyone can enjoy open spaces, products and services with equal opportunities.
The EQUAL Research Network
(http://www.fp.rdg.ac.uk/equal
A UK-wide EPSRC funded Network for Extending Quality Life of Older People and Disabled People
European Institute for Design and Disability (EIDD) / Design for All European Network
(http://www.design-for-all.org)
Premier EU-wide organization Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to inclusive design. Annual product design competition
The Helen Hamlyn Research Centre
(www.hhrc.rca.ac.uk)
The Helen Hamlyn Research Centre works to advance a socially inclusive approach to design through practical research and projects with industry.
Humanu
(www.humanu.com)
The first design studio in Europe specializing in Universal Design. Its mission is to make design accessible for everyone in all areas. Humanu gathers design that specializes in product design, transport, visual communication, web sites, architecture, etc.
Inclusion by Design
(http://inclusionbydesign.us)
Inclusion By Design LLC is a design and consulting firm committed to creating built environments, products, systems, and graphic communication for people across age and ability.
Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA)
(http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/~idea/)
School of Architecture, State University of New York at Buffalo
Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) Universal Design Committee
(http://www.idsa.org/whatsnew/sections/udidsa/noframes.htm)
Network with about 600 members.
International Association for Universal Design (IAUD)
(www.iaud.net)
Promotes practical researches on and the realization of universal design with the members from various fields, the advisors, and others.
National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)
(www.wgbh.org/wgbh/index.html)
NCAM is a research and development facility dedicated to expand access to present and future media for people with disabilities, to explore how existing access technologies may benefit other populations, and to provide access to educational and media technologies for special needs students.
Lighthouse International
(http://www.lighthouse.org)
U.S. hub of research and advocacy, including design, related to vision impairments.
Ricability
(http://www.ricability.org.uk)
A consumer-research agency with expertise in product evaluation for older and disabled people. Many reports on product evaluation by specialist user panels and usability experts.
Royal National Institute for the Blind
(http://www.rnib.org.uk)
Important resource for research and product information relative to vision limitations including excellent telecommunications information.
RSA Inclusive Design
(http://www.inclusivedesign.org.uk)
A 'one-stop' website bringing together new and existing information about inclusive design, suitable for newcomers as well as practitioners.
The Secrets to Aging Beautifully
(http://www.AgingBeautifully.org)
Sensory Trust
(http://www.sensorytrust)
Raises awareness of good practice in urban and extra-urban green space design and management.
Trace Center
(http://www.trace.wisc.edu)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Unparalleled US hub of information technology and telecommunications research, policy development, education.
Travel guides for Tourists with Disabilities
(http://europa.eu.int)
Provide information on the existing tourism facilities for tourists with disabilities.
Universal Design Magazine (Japan)
(http://www.universal-design.co.jp)
English and Japanese, occasional publication.
