The Center for Universal Design is a national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, buildings, outdoor and urban environments and related products. The Center's work manifests the belief that all new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should be usable by everyone regardlness of their age, ability, or circumstance. Part of the College of Design at NC State University, Raleigh, NC, the Center promotes the concept of universal design in all design, construction, and manufacturing disciplines through research, design assistance, and training.
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The Research in Ergonomics and Design Laboratory (RED Lab) is located within the advanced industrial design studio in Leazar Hall. The RED Lab can assess two different aspects of a task or product: the physical requirements of the task/product and the energy required of the person completing the task.
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