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By Barbara Knecht

AIA/Architectural Record Continuing Education

Instructions

• Read the article "Accessibility Regulations and a Universal Design Philosophy Inspire the Design Process."
• Complete the questions below, then fill in your answers .
• Fill out and submit the AIA/CES education reporting form in the magazine or print the form to receive one AIA learning unit.

Questions:

LU: 1

1. Accessibility laws ensure access to designated buildings for all except which group?
a. People in wheelchairs
b. People who do not speak English
c. People with visual impairments
d. People with hearing impairments

2. Universal design approaches the design of the built environment with which group of people in mind?
a. All people
b. People with disabilities
c. Elderly people
d. People with visual and hearing impairments

3. Universal design, as opposed to basic accessibility compliance, is best described by which of the following?
a. A model building code
b. A mandate
c. Adaptable design
d. A worldwide movement

4. How many major laws has the federal government enacted that require public places to provide access to people with disabilities?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

5. Outstanding examples of universal design in architecture achieve accessibility in which way?
a. Segregating the accessible path from the main path
b. Highlighting the design challenge and solution
c. Seamlessly integrating universal design principles into the building
d. Using blue “handicap accessible” signs

6. A circulation path qualifies as universal when which occurs?
a. Wheelchair users have an appropriate ramp close to the stairs
b. All users enter and move along the same path
c. Both elevators and escalators are provided
d. The entrance door is a revolving door

7. Adaptive environment advocacy organization promotes universal design through all except which?
a. Education
b. Conferences and awards
c. Technical assistance
d. Promoting minimum code requirements

8. Why is a play garden good for a children’s rehabilitation hospital?
a. Exercise therapy becomes play in the garden
b. The garden inspires patients to engage in play
c. The variety of activities in the garden challenges the children
d. All of the above

9. In the Tacoma Art Museum in Washington, very little signage is needed
for what reason?
a. A rail provides all the necessary information
b. The stairway is the central feature
c. Galleries are located off the circulation ramp
d. Maps are provided for visitors

10. In the Charles de Gaulle Airport terminal, visitors can find their way using all the methods except which?
a. A bright yellow rail
b. A rail with instructions in braille
c. Tac dots embedded in the floor
d. A grand processional ramp

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