Perkins&Will’s Post

Spaces should be for everyone. That's our driving principle, and it's why we create environments that welcome, empower, and inspire. Universal design isn't just a philosophy for us—it's the core of how we ensure every space is usable and meaningful for people of all abilities. Our process is collaborative and comprehensive. We draw from the 7 Principles of Universal Design, developed at the Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University, alongside standards from inclusive design advocates like The Kelsey. And most importantly, we directly engage with users with disabilities to inform and improve our work.  Want to learn more? Our own Joanne Koola and Katherine Dailey teamed up with Nicholette Driggs, CFLE, CAPS, DIAD of Disability Advocates of Kent County, Whitney Hill of SPORK!, and Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA of GFT to explore how universal design can advance inclusion and equity. You can read "Universal Design in Practice" here: https://lnkd.in/dFD94zBv #UniversalDesign #InclusiveDesign #EquitableDesign