ICAN Breaks Ground on New Family Resource Center and Children’s Museum

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Press Room Home > Press Room > ICAN Breaks Ground on New Family Resource Center and Children’s Museum ICAN Breaks Ground on New Family Resource Center and Children’s Museum ICAN and the Utica Children’s Museum broke ground on a project to renovate a 40,000-square-foot building in Utica’s Parkway District. This facility will house the ICAN … Read more

Universal Design: The Limit Does not Exist

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Press Room Home > Press Room > Universal Design: The Limit Does Not Exist Universal Design: The Limit Does Not Exist This ARCHITECTURE New York State highlights some of the experiences and expertise that has advocated, influenced and ultimately developed solutions that contribute towards a better quality of life for a wide range of individuals. … Read more

HANSA Offers a Workspace for Everyone

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Press Room Home > Press Room > HANSA Offers a Workspace for Everyone HANSA Offers a Workspace for Everyone HANSA, located at 505 Ellicott Street in Buffalo, offers diverse workspace solutions for professionals and businesses. Options include open coworking spaces, reserved desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces. HANSA collaborates with the University at … Read more

HANSA

Hansa Interior

Uniland
Buffalo, NY
2021
Architect: Sutton Architecture

Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Inclusive Design Pocket Book

As part of the PocketArchitecture Series, the Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation volume focuses on inclusive design and its allied fields—ergonomics, accessibility, and participatory design. This book aims for the direct application of inclusive design concepts and technical information into architectural and interior design practices, construction, facilities management, and property development. A central goal is … Read more

Uniland opens Hampton Inn Buffalo-Amherst; first hotel in North America certified in Universal Design

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Press Room Home > Press Room > Uniland Opens Hampton Inn Buffalo-Amherst, North America’s First Universal Design Hotel Uniland Opens Hampton Inn Buffalo-Amherst, North America’s First Universal Design Hotel The Hampton Inn Buffalo-Amherst, developed by Uniland Development Company, is North America’s first hotel certified in Universal Design. Located at The Northtown Center athletic complex, this … Read more

030: Interview with Danise Levine, Universal Design Champion

Press Room Home > Press Room > 030: Interview with Danise Levine, Universal Design Champion 030: Interview with Danise Levine, Universal Design Champion Danise Levine, Assistant Director at the University at Buffalo’s IDEA Center, discusses the center’s efforts to promote universal design through its certification program, isUD. The program provides evidence-based strategies to help architects … Read more

Amherst, NY is home to the first universally designed hotel in US

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Press Room Home > Press Room > Amherst home to first universally designed hotel in US Amherst home to first universally designed hotel in US The Hampton by Hilton hotel in Amherst is the first in the U.S. to receive Universal Design certification. This certification ensures the hotel’s features meet the needs of people with … Read more

MuseumLab is the first Museum to receive isUD certification.

Press Room Home > Press Room > Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh MuseumLab Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh MuseumLab is the first Museum to receive isUD certification. The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s MuseumLab is the first museum to receive isUD™ certification from the IDEA Center, recognizing its commitment to universal design principles. MuseumLab, catering to children aged … Read more

UB architects look to grant universal access to modern design trends

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Press Room Home > Press Room > UB architects look to grant universal access to modern design trends​ UB architects look to grant universal access to modern design trends Universal design focuses on accommodating diverse users by considering factors like acoustics, lighting, and spatial navigation. Unlike standard accessibility requirements, it enhances usability for all individuals … Read more