SUN-A02: Universal Design and Ergonomics: Site Furnishings That Promote an Equitable Public Realm

Sunday, November 13, 2022

9:00am – 10:00am PT

Location: Moscone Center, Room 207-208

1.00 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW

Lead Speaker(s)

Nicholas S. Koster, ASLA, LEED AP

Director
Snøhetta
Brooklyn, New York

Speaker(s)

Kristin Amlie

Principal Ergonomist, Head of UCSF Ergonomics & Human Factors Program
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Fairfax, California
Dan Delongchamp

Vestre

The public realm serves everyone. This session addresses considerations for designing site furnishings, including ergonomics factors and Universal Design principles that promote an equitable public realm; unique design considerations created by program and site constraints; and the manufacturing of sustainable, durable products that meet performance and design criteria.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand ergonomics considerations that influence the selection of site furnishings
Understand Universal Design principles and applications to exterior space design
Recognize the importance of creating exterior public spaces and site furnishings that meet the needs of everyone
Understand how everyone can promote and support Universal Design solutions