Accessible design architecture

The innovations in these projects go above and beyond the requisite wheelchair-accessible ramp, demonstrating how modern architects are designing for disabilities in new and inventive ways.

Image 2 of 43 from gallery of Lower Sproul Redevelopment / Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners. Photograph by Alan Karchmer

Image 5 of 14 from gallery of Vandhalla” Egmont Rehabilitation Centre / Cubo Arkitekter + FORCE4 Architects. Photograph by Martin Schubert

an in-depth look at accessibility in buildings with helpful information on construction and many real-world examples to help the architect better understand how to design for the disabled.

Arts and Recreation Centre for the Blind Amy Evans Graduating Project - RMIT Architecture and Urban Design

With many new products and styles on the market today, you can to design a wheelchair accessible home that is functional and beautiful.

Accessibility in urban planning is a vitally important feature of any civilized society - everyone, regardless of their mobility, should be able to access and enjoy public facilities. Crappy-designed accessibility for people in wheelchairs, for example, sends a pretty insulting message: "We added this feature because someone told us we had to, but it's not important enough that we put any effort into making sure it actually helps."

Accessibility is the layout and creation of products, devices, offerings, or environments for People with disabilities.

Image 6 of 7 from gallery of Universal Signage: The First Step in Making Cities More Accessible. © Avanti Avanti Studio & Design for All Foundation

Accessibility is the layout and creation of products, devices, offerings, or environments for People with disabilities.