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Architectural Design and Construction
NKC operates with the underlying philosophy that accessible building elements, such as ramps, platform lifts, rails, audio-visual alarms and special lighting shouldn't have to detract from the design of a building. In fact we believe that sensitively designed and well integrated accessibility features can work within the building context, even complement the design of a facility. More importantly, our experience has taught us that an aesthetically designed ramp (for example) will be welcomed by persons with disabilities. A ramp designed with little or no thought will be under-utilized. This is an example of beauty in Universal Design.
• Full Range of Architectural Services
• Feasibility Study & Code Research
• Planning & Site Design
• Single Family Residential Design
• Retail & Commercial Design
• Community Design Service – A Pro-Bono Public service for non-profit organization
• Construction Management and Administration
• Owners Representative
• Advanced Building Systems Implementation
• Pre-Fabricated Construction Systems
• Green Design & Sustainability Study
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Advanced Building Systems
• Universal Design / Environmental Deaf Design
• Universal Design Criteria: Equitable Design, Flexibility in Use, Simple Intuitive Perceptible Information, Tolerance for Error Low, Physical Effort Size & space for approach & use
ADA Accessibility Consulting
We understand the challenges that organizations and small businesses face in their efforts to comply with the stringent requirements outlined in Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We have helped many property developers, small businesses, architectural design firms, and organizations survey their facilities, identify accessibility barriers, develop practical solutions, and understand anticipated remediation costs through detailed opinions of cost.
• Accessibility Property Assessment
• ADA and Section 504/UFAS Complaint Response & Modification Technical Assistance
• ADA Title III Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
• Barrier Remediation Planning, Tracking and Closure
• Attorney-Client Communication & Work Products
• Accessibility Plan Review
• Accessibility Code Review
• Universal Accessibility survey in existing and new construction
• Universal Design Goals: Human Performance (Body Fit, Comfort, Awareness, Understanding), Health and Wellness (Wellness), Social Participation (Social Integration, Personalization, Cultural Appropriateness)
Professional Training, Workshops, and Seminars
The courses we currently provide are:
• The New ADA Standards: What and How does Universal Design work with new ADA
Universal Design: relationship between ADA and UD for public and private sectors
• Design for Deaf/Hard of Hearing : How Can Universal Design for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Residents Be Applicable to Other Users?
• NKC’s expertise on training seminars and workshops have included top executives of corporations, non-profit organizations, AIA National, State and Local Chapters, and small, private companies. We are an AIA-approved provider of continuing education units. Participants can receive CEU (HSW) credits for several of our courses.
