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Design for deaf and dump
Hearing loss
Rafif Alsulaimani
ID# 200801299
Elaf Tariq
200700709
Sara Bajbaa
200800102
Maryam aldossray
200700562
Introduction
• Accessible housing doesn't simply mean a
house with a ramp or lift. In fact, the concept
of universal design extends to all—old, young,
tall, short, blind, deaf, physically disabled, and
non-disabled.
Deaf-mute or Dumb
• Deaf-mute is a term which was used
historically to identify a person who was
either deaf using a sign language or both deaf
and could not speak
Hearing loss
• Hearing loss exists when there is diminished
sensitivity to the sounds normally heard
• Hearing loss can be categorized by which part
of the auditory system is damaged.
• There are three basic types of hearing loss:
conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing
loss, and mixed hearing loss.
hearing loss affects
• There are four major ways in which hearing loss
affects
• It causes delay in the development of receptive
and expressive communication skills (speech and
language).
• The language deficit causes learning problems
that result in reduced academic achievement.
• Communication difficulties often lead to social
isolation and poor self-concept.
• It may have an impact on vocational choices.
Interior designers role
(in general)
• interior designers like, using sound absorbing
fabics, avoiding high ceilings, planning for
quiet rooms / areas in the home, selecting
quiet machines, and using visual alerts for
telephones and doorbells.
Deaf And Dumb Space
Deaf Space is a definition of architecture that
fits for Deaf people including elements of design
to meet the specific needs of Deaf people
because they require an unobstructed line of
sight. It is not only used by Deaf people, but
everyone can experience the space, which could
enhance the use of space and improve the
quality life as well.
Deaf And Dumb Space
The Deaf and dumb Space design principle
encompasses space and proximity, sensory
reach, mobility and proximity, light and color,
and finally acoustics that the Deaf experience
within the built environment.
Space and Proximity
In order to maintain clear visual communication
individuals stand at a distance where they can see
facial expression and full dimension of the signer’s
“signing space”. The space between two signers
tends to be greater than that of a spoken
conversation. As conversation groups grow in
numbers the space between individuals increases
to allow visual connection for all parties. This basic
dimension of the space between people impacts
the basic layout of furnishings and building spaces.
Light and color
Poor lighting conditions such as glare, shadow
patterns, backlighting interrupt visual
communication and are major contributors to the
causes of eye fatigue that can lead to a loss of
concentration and even physical exhaustion. Proper
Electric lighting and architectural elements used to
control daylight can be configured to provide a soft,
diffused light “attuned to deaf eyes”. Color can be
used to contrast skin tone to highlight sign language
and facilitate visual way finding.
deaf and dump (problem and solution)
• In public place:
Ex: restaurant
Ex: pathway, corridors
deaf and dump (problem and solution)
• In residential place:
lighting, coloring
Ex: phone
fire alarm
alarm
What is ‘Deaf Space’?
• ’Deaf Space’ is a definition of architecture
from building inside and out, and including
the landscape. A cultural example: an igloo,
you would know what that's from and who,
what culture, a teepee,
Design for deaf and dumb
• George Balsey, a deaf architect in Amherst, “we
create visu-centric spaces where the Deaf could
see everything which helps with visual
communication. For our designs we also deal
with light – natural and artificial, high tech that’s
available for the deaf especially in educational
settings and communications. We look for one
communication system that works for both the
deaf and hearing. We focus more on seeing and
be seen”.
Design for deaf and dumb
• * Use of partial walls - less than floor-to-ceiling height;
* Placement of windows – locate them so they produce diffused
light, not glaring light;
* Use of building materials such as clouded glass instead of brick,
concrete, or drywall, to create privacy and still feel open;
* Wooden floors – so banging can be felt from other rooms;
* Select colors on floors as not to confuse a Deaf person’s wide
vision range;
* Use curved corners instead of right-angled walls or sharp turns;
* Create an open Kitchen to be visually accessible to adjacent
rooms;
* Position light switches outside bathroom and bedrooms;
* Implement circular areas to see each other comfortably;
* Create wide, non-white sidewalks outdoors to accommodate
people walking and signing to each other, and avoid glare of
sunlight.
Plans for deaf people
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