Edward Steinfeld, ArchD, AIA is an architect with special interests in universal design, accessibility, and design for the lifespan. He received a B.Arch. from Carnegie Mellon University in 1968 and a Masters and Doctorate in Architecture from the University of Michigan in 1969 and 1972. He received a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Michigan's Institute of Gerontology in 1969. He has been licensed to practice architecture in New York State since 1978. Dr. Steinfeld taught architecture and gerontology at Syracuse University from 1973 -1978 and has been teaching architecture at The State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) since 1978. He is currently a Professor of Architecture and Director of the IDeA Center. He teaches a design studio and lecture courses on architecture and society and ergonomic design. Dr. Steinfeld is co-director of the RERC on Universal Design and the Built Environment and the RERC on Accessible Public Transportation. He serves on the Boards of Directors of RESNA and the Global Universal Design Commission, Inc. He is internationally known for his research and has an extensive publication record. In 2003 he received a Distinguished Professor Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and has also received awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA), and Progressive Architecture. In 2010 he was awarded the University at Buffalo's second annual Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence. He is a frequent consultant to federal and state agencies, building owners and attorneys and has designed several buildings. The IDeA Center website is at www.ap.buffalo.edu/idea