Discrepancies in Accessibility Standards
ADA vs. ANSI: Understanding the Discrepancies in Accessibility Standards Designing for accessibility is essential for both ethical and legal reasons.
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Global Accessibility Requirements
How U.S. Accessibility Requirements Compare to Global Standards in Europe and Asia Accessibility in building design plays a critical role
UFAS Accessibility Standards
Understanding UFAS: Accessibility Standards in Federal Building Design Accessibility in design is governed by several standards. Most professionals know the
Evolving ADA Requirements
Evolving ADA Requirements: How Accessibility Design Continues to Change The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has long set the foundation
Accessibility Glossary: Top 50 Terms and Acronyms
Accessibility Glossary: Top 50 Terms and Acronyms At EVstudio, we specialize in accessible design, ensuring compliance with ADA, ANSI, and
Building Code Compliance: Handling IBC Discrepancies
Building code compliance is essential for ensuring safety, yet discrepancies often arise within the International Building Code (IBC). These inconsistencies
Accessible Accommodations for Buildings
When renovating an existing building, pay particular attention to the current accessible accommodations. The extent of existing accessible accommodations may
What ANSI version should I use for my project?
ANSI Accessibility Code While conducting a code study for a current project of ours in Lone Tree (see LINK for
Hillside Community Center
Hillside Community Center is part of the Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation District in Colorado. This award-winning community center underwent
Required Number of Accessible Parking Spaces
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design establishes the minimum number of accessible parking spaces. The International Building Code requirements are
Multi-family Housing and Accessibility
The Fair Housing Act requires housing equality in terms of accessibility. This was passed in 1988. Three years later construction
The ADA, ICC/ANSI A117.1 and Kitchen Sinks in Break Rooms
Building codes and guidelines are always full of exceptions and variations on a theme and the Americans with Disabilities Act
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