Listen "Architecture & Disability: STRAMP (Staircase & Ramp combo) are not safe!"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a text A critique of a trending design is the STRAMP, a combination of staircase and ramp, designed in a way that is hazardous and dangerous to use by many people. With the uninformed designer it may look like a good idea but using the first principles of what is a staircase and what is a ramp, this podcast provides some idea of the problem with the design, if you are not skilled and knowledgeable in accessibility/disability access. If you need a good example, WOHA did a good one separating the functions clearly, in this link: https://woha.net/project/enabling-village/© 2022 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd YaacobPhoto (artwork): "STRAMP" in the student center at IIT [ website: https://i.imgur.com/6nHRJ.jpg]Support the showDo subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to’ explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!
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