Applying the ADA: Designing for the 2010 Americans with Disabilities ACT Standards for Accessible Design in Multiple Building Types

by Marcela A Rhoads

"By showing how the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) has been applied in various contexts and building types, this illustrated book helps readers quickly understand the requirements of the ADAAG. Building types covered include healthcare facilities, elementary schools, hospitality facilities, office buildings, college and university facilities, retail and mixed-use facilities, performing arts facilities, and senior living. The author will note both new construction and renovations. The author, an architect, consults regularly on accessibility issues for clients including design professionals, building owners, and facility managers"--

336 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Hannah Silver · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful resource IF you're looking for project-type specific initial leads on ADA design guidelines. Very repetitive ultimately. Some useful tidbits but probably just useful for architects who need to know which rules apply on a given project.