Inclusive Environments

Question 1

NPPF statement regarding inclusive design?

Answer 1

It is important to plan positively for the achievement of high quality and inclusive design for all development, including individual buildings, public and private spaces and wider area development schemes

Question 2

What is inclusive design?

Answer 2

designing the built environment, including buildings and their surrounding spaces, to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone

Responsible: planners, commissioners, architects, engineers, surveyors

Question 3

What is the construction industry council’s five principles to inclusive design?

Answer 3

Placing people at the heart of the design process
Acknowledging diversity and difference
Offering choice where a single solution cannot accommodate all users
Providing flexibility in use
Creating an environment that is convenient and enjoyable for all to use

Question 4

What areas consider inclusive design?

Answer 4

Equality Act 2010
NPPF
Approved Document M
British Standard BS 8300
Changing Place campaign

Question 5

Which Approved Document relates to access to and use of buildings?

Answer 5

M

Question 6

What does section 20 of the Equality Act Act 2010 outline?

Answer 6

Duty to make adjustments so disabled individuals to not face barriers

Question 7

What dwellings does approved document M apply to?

Answer 7

New and ones undergoing material alterations

Question 8

What is BS8300

Answer 8

British Standard for requirement for design, construction and maintenance to meet disabled needs

Question 9

What are ethics?

Answer 9

Moral principles

Question 10

What is placemaking?

Answer 10

Development of public space
- planning
-design
- implementation
- manage

Unique value such as belonging, security, atmosphere, inspire, experience, pride

Question 11

What is lifetime home?

Answer 11

Joseph Rowntree Foundation 1991
Provide adapted homes for young/old
5 principles:
- inclusive
- accessibility
- adaptability
- sustainability
- value