universal design
“Designing to code gives you the worst building you can have without breaking the law.” Humanity demands that we move beyond codes and to true universal design in all our collective work. Universal Design implies that there should be no ‘them’, only ‘us’ and approaches design through this framework. Above all, the key to Universal Design is to not make it an overlay or add-on feature but integral at the conceptual level from day one. Start from the mindset to design rich, urban and building environments that are well-connected for all. This article unpacks what it means to design for everyone and enhance our social experience and quality of life.
