The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design hosted a webinar on Tuesday 1st October 2024 with Tom Grey, from TrinityHaus research centre, TCD. It was the second in a series of four webinars on Universal Design in the built environment, held in September and October 2024, in partnership with the RIAI. Tom presented an online seminar on a range of legislation relating to Universal Design and accessibility in the built environment. The presentation emphasised legislation beyond Part M of the building regulations, which architectural professionals should be aware of in their everyday practice. Key issues covered during the webinar included:

  • Awareness of a range of legislation, outside building regulations, that relates to Universal Design and accessibility in the built environment
  • Knowledge of key sections of the Disability Act 2005 relevant to architectural practice
  • Understanding of the difference between the minimum requirements of the building regulations and Universal Design

For more information and a recording of this and the other webinars in the series see - Universal Design in the Built Environment Webinar Series - Centre for Excellence in Universal Design