Inclusive environments Flashcards
What is inclusive environment?
Inclusive design is about making places everyone can use. It aims to remove the barriers that create undue effort and separation and enables everyone to participate equally, confidently and independently in everyday activities. An inclusive approach to design offers new insights into the way we interact with the built environment. It creates new opportunities to deploy creative and problem-solving skills.
What is the difference between accessible and inclusive design solution?
- Inclusive design goes beyond just physical access – such as the inclusion of ramps or lifts – to remove the barriers that create undue effort and separation It enables everyone to participate equally, confidently and independently in everyday activities.
- For example, a revolving door with a side entrance provides an accessible solution but requires some users to take a different rout. When a highly visible entrance which provides a automatic sliding door and level access for all users, is an inclusive approach.
What is the Equality Act 2010?
The Equality Act 2010 isan Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom with primary purpose to legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society that formed the basis of anti-discrimination law in Great Britain.
It replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.
Before the Act came into force there were several pieces of legislation to cover discrimination, including:
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975
- Race Relations Act 1976
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
What is the impact of the Equality Act 2010 on construction projects?
- Whilst the accessible design of buildings is regulated by the Building Regulations Part M: Access to and use of buildings, the Equality Act does require “reasonable adjustments” to be made when providing access to goods, facilities, services and premises.
- Part M of the Building Regulations sets out the minimum accessibility requirements which should be met under the Building Act 1984.
- In Public Sector - The Public Sector Equality Duty is a duty on public authorities to consider or think about how their facilities or services affect people who are protected under the Equality Act. It applies to public authorities only.
- The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) identifies the need for planning policies and decisions to create places that are safe, inclusive and accessible, and which promote health and well-being.
What are the protected characteristics?
- age
- disability
- Sex
- Gender Reassignment
- Race
- Religion or Belief
- Sexual Orientation
- Marriage and Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy and Maternity
What is the Access Report on Project Winchester? What did it include?
This was a report prepared by the Inclusive Design Consultant which was issued by the Contractor together with Stage 4 information’s in order to provide a technical review of the Stage 4 design drawings for the Richmond House Project with regard to disabled access and inclusive design. The document was prepared in line with:
- Client’s equality policy
- The Building Regulations 2010, Access to and use of buildings, Approved Document M1 and M2 (2015) edition, HMSO, 2015;( ADM1 and ADM2)
- The Building Regulations 2010, Protection from falling, collision and impact, Approved Document K (2013), HMSO, 2013; (ADK)
- The Building Regulations 2010, Fire safety, Volume 1 - Dwelling houses, Approved Document B (2006 edition incorporating 2010 and 2013 amendments), HMSO, 2013;
- The Building Regulations 2010, Fire safety, Volume 2 - Buildings other than dwelling houses, Approved Document B (2006 edition incorporating 2007, 2010 and 2013 amendments) HMSO, 2013;
In what ways can an inclusive environment be created to suit
user’s needs?
- Inclusive design places people at the heart of the design process (involve as many diverse people as possible in design)
- Inclusive design acknowledges diversity and difference (different mobility levels, hearning issues, parents with children)
- Inclusive design offers choice where a single design solution cannot accommodate all users
- Inclusive design provides for flexibility in use.
- Inclusive design provides buildings and environments that are convenient and enjoyable to use for everyone.
Can you outline how building regulations or planning policies deal
with creating an inclusive environment?
- Whilst the accessible design of buildings is regulated by the Building Regulations Part M: Access to and use of buildings, the Equality Act does require “reasonable adjustments” to be made when providing access to goods, facilities, services and premises.
- Part M of the Building Regulations sets out the minimum accessibility requirements which should be met under the Building Act 1984.
- In Public Sector - The Public Sector Equality Duty is a duty on public authorities to consider or think about how their facilities or services affect people who are protected under the Equality Act. It applies to public authorities only.
- The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) identifies the need for planning policies and decisions to create places that are safe, inclusive and accessible, and which promote health and well-being.
What types of ethical issues could be catered for, outwith
requirements imposed under legislation?
- Social and economic inequality
- Ageing population
- Health inequalities
- Social integrity
What type of challenges affect the creation of an inclusive
environment?
- Lack of knowledge and understanding of what inclusive environment means
- Lack of financial resource and fundings
- Not involving variety of people in consultation
