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OT and Architecture

OT and Architecture. Shelley Hume and Hayley Kermond. Objectives. What is architecture? Design history Universal design principles Legislation & policies Home modifications Why OT’s are perfect for architecture Employment Ways to upskill. Architecture.

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OT and Architecture

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  1. OT and Architecture Shelley Hume and Hayley Kermond

  2. Objectives • What is architecture? • Design history • Universal design principles • Legislation & policies • Home modifications • Why OT’s are perfect for architecture • Employment • Ways to upskill

  3. Architecture Architecture: “The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings” - Oxford Dictionary (http://www.giantbomb.com; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal)

  4. “A person’s participation and function is dependent on a dynamic interaction between the person and their environment” - ICF 2007 (WHO, 2007a)

  5. Universal Adaptable Accessible Purpose Built Commonality of need Changing needs over time Different needs Design History Societal Temporal Physical Social Model of Disability Medical Model of Disability (Ainsworth & de Jonge, 2006)

  6. Universal Design Universal design is the design of products and environments that can be used and experienced by people of all ages and abilities to the greatest extent possible, without adaptations. (Iwarsson & Stahl, 2003; http://mile.mmu.edu.my/)

  7. 5. Tolerance for Error e.g. temperature controlled water 6. Low Physical Effort e.g. Automatic doors 7. Size and Space for Approach and Use e.g. Wide entrances, hallways and doorways (Follette, 1998) Universal Design Principles 1. Equitable Use e.g. Benches of varying heights 2. Flexibility in Use e.g. an ATM that has visual, audio and tactile feedback 3. Simple and Intuitive Use e.g. motion sensor taps 4. Perceptible Information e.g. an instruction manual with picture instructions instead of text

  8. OT’s working in Architecture 1. Dual qualification 2. Collaborate with Architects 3. Advocacy (Access Homes, 2014; OT Dynamics, 2014 O’ Brien Harrop Access, 2014)

  9. OT’s working in Architecture • Access Homes • OT Dynamics • O’Brien Harrop Access • Designable Environments http://www.accesshomes.com.au/content/builders http://www.otdynamics.com.au/services/ http://www.designable.net/people.php http://www.ohaccess.com.au/

  10. What OT’s bring to Architectural Design Knowledge of: • Home modifications • Funding available • Assistive technology • Conditions & illness • The natural aging process We also have: • Skills in advocacy • A holistic view • The ability to identify barriers and enablers • A practical framework to consider PEO fit over the lifespan (Ainsworth & de Jonge, 2006)

  11. Activity Use your OT lense to identify the Universal Design Principles Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yINSxTduC6A; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b55FK9_IHKU)

  12. Universal Design - Home (http://accessiblerentals.us/?page_id=8)

  13. Universal Design - Home (http://www.proremodeler.com)

  14. Universal Design - Community (http://www.katieandfriends.org/page/2/)

  15. Impact on Clients • Cost effective • Aesthetically pleasing • Increases independence • Ability to stay in the home longer • Improves occupational performance (Zavotka, Teaford & Douglas, 2006)

  16. Legislation & Policies Australian Standards - AS1428, AS4299 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) Building Code of Australia 2011 (BCA)

  17. Home Modifications Universal design principles can be used when implementing home modifications; • Useful to all members of the household. • Aesthetically pleasing. • Suit the clients needs now, and the future. (Ainsworth & de Jonge, 2006)

  18. OT Process

  19. Case Study You are an OT consulting for a building company who are currently designing a retirement village in Hervey Bay. They have employed you to consult on this project. • Consider key factors influencing your recommendations. • Give examples of the design principles within your recommendations.

  20. Future Avenues for OT and Architecture • Private practice • Homes • Schools • Workplaces • Playgrounds • Universities • Advocacy for legislation and policies (Iwarsson & Stahl, 2003)

  21. Upskilling CPD handout available via Occ402 Blackboard. Workshops available for; • Home modifications • Universal Design • Ergonomics • Environmental Set up

  22. Conclusion Impact on occupational therapy practice; • Increases job opportunities • Avenue into private practice • Pioneering social change • Position to advocate for policy change (Ainsworth & de Jonge, 2006; Iwarrson & Stahl, 2003)

  23. Questions?

  24. References Access Homes. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.accesshomes.com.au/content/builders Ainsworth, E. & de Jonge, D. (2006). Architectural design influences. Paper - International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, Florida, USA Designable Environments. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.designable.net/people.php Follette, M. S. (1998). Maximising usability:The principles of universal design. Assistive Technology: The Official Journal of RESNA, 10(1), 4-12. doi: 10.1080/10400435.1998.10131955 Iwarsson, S., & Stahl, A. (2003). Accessibility, usability and universal design-positioning and definition of concepts describing person-environment relationships. Disability and Rehabilitation, 25(2), 57-66. doi:10.1080/0963828021000007969 O’Brien Harrop Access. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.ohaccess.com.au/ OT Dynamics. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.otdynamics.com.au/services/ Polatajko, H. E., Craik, J., David, J., & Townsend, E. A. (2007). Canadian Practice Process Framework in E. A. Townsend & H. J. Polatajko, Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being & justice through occupation.p.233, Ottawa ON: CAOT Publications ACE. World Health Organization . ( 2001 ). ICF; international classifi cation of functioning, disability and health . Geneva, Switzerland : Author . Zavotka, S., Teaford, M., & Douglas, E. (2006). Aging, disability, and fraility: Implications for universal design. Journal of physiological anthropology, 23(1), 113-118. doi:102114/jpa2.25.113

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