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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
Architecture for All – Region 1
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
Architecture for All – Region 1
• 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:
Architecture for All – Region 1
• Safe Design
• Sustainable Design
• Good Design
• Often invisible
Universal Design is:
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
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
Architecture for All – Region 1
Venice
Architecture for All – Region 1
Turin
Architecture for All – Region 1
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
Thanks also to Joseph Kwan for photographs from Asia
