FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS4(2+2)

Lesson 1: Housing Environment for Special Needs

Components of Interior / Housing Environment

Creation of interior environment is directly linked with function and use. The interior space should be of friendly use for all, irrespective of age or physical state of health of individual by providing equal opportunity of access, enjoyment and pleasure. The interiors should be based on the following components.

SP		Components
1	Function	People and their requirements Space requirements to establish Areas for different functions, furniture requirements, Flexibility, Sanitation, Lighting, Cleanliness, Ventilation, Sanitary Conveniences, Heating / Cooling, Acoustics General – Orientation, Aspect & Prospect, Privacy, Elegance.
2	Form	Structural Design Climate and its effect on design considerations Materials of construction Methods of construction
3	Aesthetics & utility	Our Eye and Nature Unity and scale Interior Design and Decoration Colour Accessories