The importance of inclusive design in the built environment

It is estimated that up to 40%* of the population have sensory or cognitive impairment associated with ageing, neurodegenerative diseases, mental health conditions, neurodevelopment, stroke, traumatic brain injury and tumours. In this article Fiona Walsh, Principal Architect, DDS and Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Global Brain Health Institute explains the importance of inclusive design in buildings. The post The importance of inclusive design in the built environment appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

£27m Sands Centre redevelopment celebrates opening

The Sands Centre redevelopment recently celebrated the completion of an expansion to the leisure centre in Carlisle, which added 40,000sqft to the existing building. The post £27m Sands Centre redevelopment celebrates opening appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

New recruitment brings new accessibility requirements

Accessibility requirements aren’t just about the here and now – at its best, it involves building in provisions for the future, so if something changes significantly, any challenges which result can be met seamlessly. The post New recruitment brings new accessibility requirements appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

How improved accessibility can help to address staff shortages

In this article, Ian Streets, consultant at NRAC explains to PBC Today how improved accessibility in workplaces can help to address staff shortages in businesses and improve workplace culture. The post How improved accessibility can help to address staff shortages appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

£8m Dundee regeneration development shortlisted for landscape and public realm project award

Waterfront Place in Dundee has been nominated for the landscape and public realm project award at the Architect’s Journal Awards 2022. The post £8m Dundee regeneration development shortlisted for landscape and public realm project award appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.