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Building an environment for children and adults with autism is not a straightforward design concept; especially if the living space will be built to provide an enriching environment. Autism architecture combines research and an enthusiasm for assisting adults and children live more peacefully by providing a living, working and learning environment that is able to accommodate the needs and requirements of people with special needs. Autism architecture focuses on many components of design including taking personal space into consideration and lighting throughout the building. These components will ensure a living space that has been matched to the needs of people with autism and their caregivers. Considering Personal Space Children and adults with autism can have trouble understanding personal space, whether it’s the boundaries of others, or the need for distance between themselves and other people in the room. These personal space issues can lead to outbursts and conflicts that lead to harm caused to the individual, their caregivers or the walls and furniture within the building. An architect that specializes in building homes and community living spaces for individuals with special needs will take personal space and boundaries into consideration during the design phase of the project. Some of the techniques that have been proven to work for adults and children with autism include: • Visual Cues • Wider Work Areas • Sign and Path Colorization • Intelligently Placed Objects to avoid confrontation These strategies have been successfully implemented into long-term care homes and private residences. Reducing conflict and violent outbursts helps people with autism to feel less out of place, anxious and provides enough comfort to allow them to be who they are and feel at home. Lighting and Audio Considerations Many people take everyday household occurrences like the doorbell ringing for granted. Children and adults with autism may find a doorbell or bright lights to be in the least, a distraction but in a worst case scenario, a serious assault on their senses. An architect that has been building spaces that have been specifically designed for individuals with autism will know the lighting and sound issues that can be a distraction and even painful for children and adults with special needs. The architect will avoid fluorescent lighting, instead opting for softer bulbs. The architect has the ability to custom design any space to minimize distractions, uncomfortable sounds and lights within the home or living space so that any individual with autism can live peacefully, without the constant threat of daily household occurrences negatively impacting his or her quality of life. Building Homes for Individuals with Special Needs Purple Cherry is an expert at autism architecture and designs homes for the community and private residences. Purple Cherry creates living spaces that nurture and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs by taking their comfort and unique requirements into consideration. Visit, Purplecherry. Purple Cherry is an expert at autism architecture and designs homes for the community and private residences. Purple Cherry creates living spaces that nurture and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs by taking their comfort and unique requirements into consideration. Visit, www.purplecherry.com.
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