Functional Interiors for Special Needs 4(2+2)

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  General

  FRMT 411
  

  Functional Interiors for Special Needs 4(2+2)
  
  

  D.Ratna Kumari, C.H.SC,
  ANGRAU, Hyderabad.
  

  
  

  Rachana Krupaker, SRF, C.H.SC,
  ANGRAU, Hyderabad.
  

  
  Learning Outcomes:
  By the end of the course students will be able to learn:
  
  

  • Understand the various and diverse needs of people with special needs with regard to interior design and architecture.
  • To provide an understanding of the concepts of Barrier Free design, Accessible Design, Universal Design and Design for all.
  • Promote Awareness of Adaptable, Accessible, Barrier Free Environments and Universal Design.
  • Enforce a conscious application of these design concept and principles in designing interiors.
  • To train students to become interior designers as resource persons concerning a non- handicapping environment , universal design and a barrier -free society.
    

  
  
  

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  Topic 1

  Housing Environment for Special Needs

  • Introduction Page
  • Meaning Page
  • Components of Interior / Housing Environment Page
  • Approaches to Housing Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 2

  Functional Needs and Interiors Types

  • Introduction Page
  • Functional Needs Page
  • Functional Areas Page
  • Types Of Interiors Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 3

  Housing Environment For Special Purposes – Needs,Types and Definitions

  • Introduction Page
  • Creating Interior Environments for Special Needs-Special Considerations Page
  • Needs of People With Special Needs Page
  • Type of Disabilities Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 4

  Housing Environment for Special Purposes-Classification and Problems Faced

  • Introduction Page
  • Problems Faced by People With Special Needs Page
  • Classification of Disabilities Page
  • Non-Ambulatory Page
  • Semi-Ambulatory Page
  • Sight disabilities Page
  • Hearing disabilities Page
  • Learning difficulties Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 5

  Anthropometrics for People With Special Needs

  • Introduction Page
  • Access Standards and Guidelines Published By The Different Departments Of Government Of India Page
  • Reach Ranges Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 6

  Housing Environments for Special purposes and Needs: Adapted / Adaptable

  • Introduction Page
  • Definition Page
  • Benefits Page
  • Design guidelines Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 7

  Housing Environments for Special purposes and Needs: Adaptable Approaches

  • Introduction Page
  • Major Attributes Of Adaptable Housing Page
  • Access and Entry Page
  • Doors and Doorways Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 8

  Housing Environments for Special purposes and Needs: Adaptable Bathrooms and Kitchen

  • Bathrooms Page
  • Grab Bars Page
  • Kitchen Page
  • Outlets/Switches/Other Environmental Controls Page
  • Patios and Balconies Page
  • Floor Page
  • Model Adaptable Features Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 9

  Housing Environments for Special purposes and Needs : Barrier Free

  • Introduction Page
  • Who Face Barriers? Page
  • Access Standard Codes - India Page
  • Street Page
  • Shopping Area Page
  • Access to Transportation Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 10

  Barrier Free Design Standards for Residential Building

  • Kitchen Page
  • Livingroom and Bedroom Page
  • Bathroom Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 11

  Housing Environments for Special purposes and Needs : Accessible

  • Introduction Page
  • Accessibility for All Page
  • Trip Chain Page
  • Legislations Page
  • Accessibility Requirements Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz