Applying Universal Design to Residential Spaces

DESN2101
Open Closing on January 18, 2025 / 2 spots left
Bow Valley College
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Instructor
1
Timeline
  • February 17, 2025
    Experience start
  • February 18, 2025
    Introduction of the project
  • February 18, 2025
    Client meeting
  • April 12, 2025
    Client Review
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/3 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Construction, engineering & trades, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Categories
Interior design Volunteer organizing Community engagement
Skills
3d rendering creative problem solving furniture fixtures and equipment (ff&e) space planning scale drawings elevation drawings computer animation interior decorating sales presentations
Learner goals and capabilities
  • Define the issues that need to be resolved
  • Provide technical drawings, renderings and animation of the solution
  • Provide a comprehensive concept for the space, including finishes, furniture, and equipment to support the client and their condition.
Learners
Diploma
Intermediate levels
30 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Provide a concept solution for single or multiple spaces in a home/living space that does not require moving walls, doors, windows, or electrical wiring.
  • Provide a control book of products selected
  • Able to work with or define a budget for the project
Project timeline
  • February 17, 2025
    Experience start
  • February 18, 2025
    Introduction of the project
  • February 18, 2025
    Client meeting
  • April 12, 2025
    Client Review
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples
  • Group home for individuals with cognitive or physical conditions.
  • An organization that supports finding or supplying residential spaces to individuals with cognitive or physical conditions.
  • Individuals requiring home redecoration to accommodate changes in their cognitive or physical conditions, ensuring their living environment remains safe and comfortable.
  • Aging in Place


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

What condition or conditions does the resident or client of the organization have. Be as detailed as possible.

Is this a group home? How many residence are in the group home?

Is this an indivudal residence?

Is this a long term care facility? Are the condition degenerative, and at what stage do they enter the care home?

What type of room is it? A community room, where different acctivites occur. A bedroom, livingroom, office space? Be specific - No bathroom or kitchens

What is your understanding of Universal Desing when it comes residential spaces.