Programme

The Course deals with the study of architectonic barriers and design and technological solutions able to overcome them, in order to guarantee for all the people the accessibility to settings, facilities and furniture.
The town and transport system’s planning, the new and existing building’s design must provide for all that solutions able to allow a free berries spaces, promoting orientation and both settings and hazardous situations recognition, at the same time.
Therefore, confirming the idea that man, in his broadest sense, must be placed at the centre of the project, the concepts of accessibility and availability will be integrated into those ones concerning comfort, safety and multisensory.

Core Documentation

Tatano, V. [2018]. Atlante dell’accessibilità urbana a Venezia, Conegliano: Anteferma edizioni.

Reference Bibliography

Accolla, A. [2009]. Design for all. Il progetto per l'individuo reale, Franco Angeli editore, Milano. Argentin, I.; Clemente, M.; Empler, T. [2004]. Eliminazione barriere architettoniche. Progettare per un’utenza ampliata, DEI, Roma. Ornati, A. [2000]. Architettura e barriere: storia e fatti delle barriere architettoniche in Italia e all’estero, Franco Angeli editore, Milano. Prestinenza Puglisi, L. [2005]. Le barriere architettoniche, DEI, Roma. Other texts will be indicated by the teacher during the lessons.

Type of delivery of the course

The Course is made up of lessons, demonstrations of professionals with different skills and practices.

Attendance

The Course’s attendance is subjected almost to 80% of the attendees.

Type of evaluation

The exam will be done through a planning practice and an individual interview.