Subject: Re: Architecture and visually impaired
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While at the U of Kansas, I had an opportunity to study the needs of
congenitally blind persons in their determinations of space at all scale
levels, small-to-global. We used all senses, except sight as signifiers
of space. My suggestion is that you approach the work in avery systematic
way, and cover all senses, except sight. Howard
>I'm currently working on the design for a center for the visually
>impaired. Specifically I'm dealing with issues related to cognitive
>mapping and wayfinding (you know, EBS'r stuff). However, I'm more
>interested in developing tactile and auditory strategies that are have
>more meaning and interest, and are not the result of mandatory ADA
>regulations. Any info on precedents, personal experiences in designing
>buildings for the disabled or interesting concepts related to imagery,
>lighting design, and materials would be very helpful.
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FORWARDED TO DESIGN-L AT PSUVM. REPLY TO ORIGINAL SENDER. COPY TO LIST.
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While at the U of Kansas, I had an opportunity to study the needs of
congenitally blind persons in their determinations of space at all scale
levels, small-to-global. We used all senses, except sight as signifiers
of space. My suggestion is that you approach the work in avery systematic
way, and cover all senses, except sight. Howard
>I'm currently working on the design for a center for the visually
>impaired. Specifically I'm dealing with issues related to cognitive
>mapping and wayfinding (you know, EBS'r stuff). However, I'm more
>interested in developing tactile and auditory strategies that are have
>more meaning and interest, and are not the result of mandatory ADA
>regulations. Any info on precedents, personal experiences in designing
>buildings for the disabled or interesting concepts related to imagery,
>lighting design, and materials would be very helpful.