Applying the ADA

A guide to real-world applications of The 2010 Americans withDisabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design
Applying the ADA helps architects and developersunderstand better how the rules for eliminating barriers in thebuilt environment apply to everyday life and how to best implementthem in the design and construction of a broad variety of buildingsand facilities.
By showing how The 2010 Americans with Disabilities ActStandards for Accessible Design have been applied in variouscontexts and building types, this extensively illustrated guidehelps readers quickly understand the requirements of the standardsand how to apply them to both new construction and renovation.Written by an architect who consults regularly on accessibilityissues for design professionals, building owners, and facilitymanagers, this user-friendly guide features 100 photos and 150drawings that take the guesswork out of applying the standards toreal-world projects. Building types covered include:
* Healthcare and senior living facilities and hospitals
* College and university facilities
* Elementary and high schools
* Hotels and other transient lodging facilities
* Amusement parks and play areas
* Historic preservation and remodels
* Retail and office spaces
Applying the ADA is an indispensable resource forarchitects, interior designers, owners, developers, and facilitymanagers. It is also important reading for students of architectureand interior design.