IDIA 321 Living Environments for Special Needs Populations Studio

In this course students develop design skills for addressing audiences with special needs including those aging in place, children, and those with physical disabilities or restrictions. Emphasis will be put on designing spaces that address joint occupancy between two groups of clientele utilizing the same interior environment. Design solutions will include research and spatial development to support the needs of both groups. Juried design presentations will be a part of the final evaluation for this course.