Date of Award

8-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Interior Architecture, MAIA

School

CAS

Department

Art & Design Department

Faculty Advisor

Sandro Carella

Second Advisor

Paul Lewandowski

Abstract

The term neurodivergence is used as an umbrella term to identify individuals with neurological differences that impact the way in which they experience their environment. While there are dozens of conditions categorized under this umbrella that each have a unique impact, there are 5 common areas of overlap: sensory wellness, predictability, flexibility/adaptability, safety and social balance. To better understand how universal design can be utilized to address neurodiversity, I will identify techniques for application of these five principles into design. However, before I can begin to do so, I will investigate each principle, how it may manifest itself in different populations, and weigh the benefits and drawbacks of it’s application.

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