Badanie dostępności architektonicznej
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About course
The first part of the training will consist of sessions designed to raise awareness regarding the functioning of individuals with specific needs. Subsequently, participants will gain knowledge on conducting architectural accessibility assessments using the OWDA (Accessible Architecture Support Centre) methodology, operating measurement equipment for spatial parameters, acoustics, and lighting, as well as fire safety procedures. Materials for participants will be available in digital format.
Learning outcomes
The participant has knowledge of the legal requirements for applying accessibility standards. The participant understands the needs of people with special needs. The participant can point out parts of an object that affect accessibility for people with special needs. The participant can measure accessibility parameters in architectural objects using dedicated measuring devices. The participant can plan and carry out an accessibility study in an architectural facility and its immediate surroundings according to the OWDA methodology.
Who is it for?
- First-cycle studentsBachelor/Engineering degree
- Second-cycle studentsMaster’s degree
Gdańsk Tech alumni Alumni of other higher education institutions - Non-governmental organisationsNGOs
Professional engineers Public sector institutions Public administration authorities
Program
Subject matter: awareness-raising workshops involving people with various specific needs (focusing on user experience)
Format: group workshops
Subject matter: awareness-raising workshops involving people with various specific needs (focusing on user experience)
Format: group workshops
Subject matter: Universal Design theory
Class format: participatory lecture
Subject matter: legal aspects of accessibility and universal design (including technical requirements and accessibility standards)
Class format: participatory lecture
Subject matter: conducting building surveys, reading architectural and construction plans, using basic measuring tools (classes for individuals without industry-specific training)
Class format: group workshops
Subject matter: Accessible Architecture Support Centre (OWDA) – audit methodology
Class format: participatory lecture
Subject matter: Accessible Architecture Support Centre (OWDA) – accessibility assessment methodology
Class format: participatory lecture
Subject matter: taking measurements, using measuring tools – including room acoustics, lighting, and color contrasts
Class format: group workshops
Subject matter: taking measurements, conducting a partial survey of a selected space on the PG campus
Class format: group workshops
Preparation of the report on the conducted study
Substantive topics: presentation of measurement results, discussion, training summary
Class format: presentations, discussion
Instructors
Marek Wysocki
Natalia Sokół
Bogumiła Kapica
Rules and organization
Recruitment requirements
Error Adults aged 18-64 Error Wykształcenie minimum średnie
Rules
Warning On November 7, 8, 14, 15, and 28, classes will be held online via MSTeams from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Warning On October 23, 24, 25 and November 21, 22, the classes will take place in person at the Main Building of Gdańsk University of Technology from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Warning In-person classes will take place in room 311 in the Main Building of Gdańsk University of Technology
Crediting type
- Warning Practical TaskCompleting a course-related task.
Accessibility level
- Warning Partially accessibleThe course is partially adapted to the needs of people with special needs; some elements may require additional support.
Supervisor
- Oliwia Bronk
oliwia.bronk@pg.edu.pl
Course delivered as part of the project "PGEDU+ Platform: Development of adult qualifications and competencies," co-financed by the European Union from the European Social Fund Plus under the European Funds for Social Development 2021–2027 programme (funding agreement no. FERS.01.05-IP.08-0526/23-00).
Project: "PGEDU+ Platform: Development of Adult Qualifications and Competencies" co-financed by the European Union from the European Social Fund Plus under the program European Funds for Social Development 2021 - 2027