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Do you know of a place that is universally designed that is out of the ordinary. For example there is a lighthouse here in Oregon and it gives all people access to the wildlife and ocean viewing. Or do you have any ideas on a place that should be more universally designed?
Thank you.
Rachel Mallon
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Dear Richard Taylor,
Do you know of a place that is universally designed or an idea of a place that can be universally designed? Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Rachel Mallon
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Rachel - thanks for your question!
Can you be more specific? "Universal Design" is a very broad area. What are you looking for?
Richard Taylor, AIA
President
Richard Taylor Architects, LLC
www.rtastudio.com
Rachel:
There are several excellent information sources about UD on the web. North Carolina State University has a Center for Universal Design, with a very informative site at www.design.ncsu.edu/cud.
Another site with UD information from an Architect's point of view is at www.universaldesign.com.
In your area, the University of Oregon has the National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators at http://idea.uoregon.edu/~ncite/ which does some research on UD.
You might want to contact some of these sources to find UD projects in your area, or to find out more about UD.
Hope this helps!
Richard Taylor, AIA
President
Richard Taylor Architects, LLC
www.rtastudio.com
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Richard Taylor, AIA
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Ask me about all aspects of house, remodeling. , and room addition design and construction. Ask me about historic homes, renovation, and restoration. Ask me about materials and techniques, and about how you can get the best value for your design and construction dollar. Ask me how you can make your home a very special place. I can't, however, answer specific structural engineering questions in this forum - that's something you'll need on-site observation for.
Experience
I own a full-service residential architectural firm, and have been designing custom homes, remodelings, and room additions across the country since 1983. Check us out at Richard Taylor Architects and RTA Plans. I have written and been published extensively on the subject of residential architecture.
Organizations
American Institute of Architects, City of Dublin Architectural Review Board, Vice Chair of City of Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission, American Planning Association, Board Member Historic Dublin Business Association, Past Editor of SPLASH (a software forum), Past Editor of Open Directory Project, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America
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Business First of Columbus, Suburban New Publications, About.com, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch Residential Architect
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Remodeling Architect
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture) Miami University 1983
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Awards and Honors
2010 Dublin Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year
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