3.13.2. Architects and Planners

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define universal design in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about who might use these designs.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of stakeholder engagement?

   Hint

   Who contributes valuable insights?

3. 3.

   What is the primary role of architects in accessibility?

   • To create aesthetic designs only
   • To ensure spaces are usable for everyone
   • To only meet legal requirements

   Hint

   Think about the overall purpose of architecture.

4. 4.

   True or False: Engaging with stakeholders is unnecessary if the architect has experience.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What do real users bring to the design process?

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where a community center was designed without any input from disabled users, analyze the interactions that may have led to oversight and propose a solution to rectify the design.

   Hint

   Identify key user needs that might have been excluded.

6. 6.

   Critique an existing building in your locality that lacks accessibility features. List specific recommendations to enhance its usability.

   Hint

   Focus on practical improvements that would benefit users.