Achieving full participation through Universal...

Achieving full participation through

Universal Design

International Union of Architects

Architecture for All Work Programme

UIA Region 1

Fionnuala Rogerson

Director

Custom House, Dublin

1st October 2009

• Introduction to UIA & the Architecture for

All Work Programme

• Practical Examples of Universal Design in

the Built Environment

Outline of Presentation

Founded in 1948

2009 : 124 countries, 5 regions

1,300,000 architects

14 work programmes

6 thematic areas Sustainability

Society

Urbanisation

Habitat

Heritage

Facilities

Since 2000 : Architecture for All

International Union of Architects

Denmark, Norway, Iceland,

France, Italy, Switzerland,

Portugal, Spain, UK, Ireland,

Also in

Eastern Europe & Middle East (6)

The Americas (8)

Asia & Oceania (11)

Africa (?)

Current Members

Architecture for All – Region 1

• to raise awareness among architects of their

responsibilities to ensure that universal

design is an integral part of the design and

construction process

• to share knowledge of good practice &

innovation in accessible urban planning,

design, conservation and architectural

education

Our aims

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Architecture for All – Region 1

Applies equally to the design of everything

• from cities to streets

• from gardens to parks

• from houses to museums

• from door handles to environmental controls

• from new buildings to existing environments

Includes the integration of assistive devices.

For an architect - Universal Design

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• Must be considered at the outset

• Should remain integral at all stages

• Relates equally to management operation &

information

• Should involve users throughout the design,

construction, and management phases

• Requires ongoing monitoring & review in use

Universal Design as a Process

Architecture for All – Region 1

• Disability and ageing are normal and

universal

• Peoples needs & abilities are constantly

changing

• Technology and design can be enabling

or disabling

Universal Design recognises that:

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• Safe Design

• Sustainable Design

• Good Design

• Often invisible

Universal Design is:

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International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

International Convention Centre Osaka

Architecture for All – Region 1

Tube Station Singapore

Architecture for All – Region 1

Tube Station Singapore

Architecture for All – Region 1

Tube Station Singapore

Architecture for All – Region 1

Tube Station Hong Kong

Architecture for All – Region 1

Senda Viva Park Spain

Guggenheim Museum New York

Reichstag Berlin

Housing

Housing

Architecture for All – Region 1

Historic Environments

Architecture for All – Region 1

Paris

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Venice

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Turin

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Lucerne, Switerland

Architecture for All – Region 1

Danish Parliament Copenhagen

National Gallery of Ireland Dublin

Adapted Buildings Dublin

Education & Training

Incentives to Good Practice

• Disability Awareness

Awards

• Students

• Schindler Access for All

• Architects, Engineers, Designers

•RIAI / OPW,

• NDA EtA

• Building Managers

•NDA EtA, O2

Standards,Regulations & Guidelines

Thank you!

Fionnuala Rogerson

info@rogerson.ie

Thanks also to Joseph Kwan for photographs from Asia