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Description:

Designing out inequalities allows us to create towns and places that are better for all inhabitants. Everyone, regardless of disability, sociocultural background or personal identity, should be able to enjoy and use the public realm.

Inclusive design increases people’s freedom and improves equality by actively considering the diversity of the communities we are designing for. It is essential in all public spaces and building projects. It helps us create sustainable, futureproofed designs and adapt to rapidly changing demographics and global population trends.

This will be a 30-minute presentation exploring the key principles of inclusive design and examples of good and bad practice, followed by a 30-minute Q&A.

About the speaker:

This webinar will be presented by Chris Watkins from Arup. Chris is a member of the Access and Inclusive Environments Team at Arup. The team work with clients to incorporate inclusive design into their schemes by providing best practice guidance and practical solutions, for projects across the globe. Their approach considers the spatial and social implications of the built environment. Stakeholder engagement is an integral part of the application of inclusive environments to understand the barriers faced, and to inform the design with lived experience of people from a range of diverse backgrounds.

Chris is an NRAC-accredited inclusive design consultant. He has a special interest in inclusive design in landscape, streetscape and campus environments, as well as customer experience design as it relates to accessibility.