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Accessibility in Architecture

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

45h

PRESENTATION

The Course Accessibility in Architecture It offers you a unique opportunity to enter a field that is constantly growing, where the demand for skilled professionals continues to rise. Accessibility is a key element in the design of inclusive spaces, and its importance is reflected both in the current regulations in Spain, as well as the growing social awareness of the need for an environment that is accessible to everyone. Throughout the course, you will explore essential concepts such as universal accessibility in architecture and urban planning, and you will become familiar with the regulatory framework and the Basic Safety and Accessibility Document (DB-SUA). In addition, you will gain the skills to assess and improve accessibility in public, residential, and historic buildings, as well as in urban and natural environments. This training will prepare you to address the Current Challenges Facing the Industry, equipping you with the tools you need to help create a more inclusive and accessible.

Objectives

  • Identify the basic principles of the universal accessibility in architecture and urban planning.

  • Understand the Spanish regulatory framework related to the architectural accessibility.

  • Correctly Interpreting the Basic Safety, Use, and Accessibility Document (DB-SUA).

  • Apply accessibility criteria when designing public buildings.

  • Assessing Accessibility in Buildings residential to improve the environment.

  • Analyzing Accessibility in Buildings heritage while respecting its historical value.

  • Designing Environments urban and natural accessible to everyone.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC CONCEPTS OF UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY IN ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING Basic concepts and definitions of universal accessibility in architecture and urban planning TEACHING UNIT 2. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN SPAIN. THE DB-SUA. REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITIES Regulatory framework in Spain. The DB-SUA. Requirements of the autonomous communities Regulations TEACHING UNIT 3. ACCESSIBILITY IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS. NEW BUILDINGS AND RETROFITTED BUILDINGS Accessibility in public buildings: new buildings and retrofitted buildings TEACHING UNIT 4. ACCESSIBILITY IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. FUNCTIONALITY, SAFETY, AND LIVABILITY Accessibility in residential buildings. Functionality, safety, and livability LEARNING UNIT 5. ACCESSIBILITY IN HERITAGE BUILDINGS. CHALLENGES IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS Accessibility in heritage buildings Signage Building Manual TEACHING UNIT 6. ACCESSIBILITY IN URBAN AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS. URBAN AND TERRITORIAL ACCESSIBILITY Introduction Urbanized public spaces Urban Development Elements Signage and Communication in Urbanized Spaces Accessibility to the Surroundings of Buildings Accessibility to the Natural Environment Conditions Related to Public Use and Visitor Services Levels of Accessibility Accessible Structures, Areas, and Elements Assistive Devices
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