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AUGUST
Access to public spaces is considered a basic human right. By creating inclusive environments, we uphold the principles of equality and non discrimination, ensuring that everyone can fully immerse themselves in social, economic and cultural life. However, this focus is a relatively new outlook. As a 'young carer' in my childhood, I witnessed first hand the consequences of the built environment not being fit for everyone. Inaccessible spaces often meant that both carers, who are usually full-time, and those with mobility challenges missed out. Fortunately, things have improved over the years as new-build establishments become more aware of accessibility. However, addressing accessibility in existing period and listed properties, with their unique architectural challenges, remains more complex due to factors like non-straight walls, winding corridors, steep steps, low ceilings and strict planning restrictions.
On page 36 , John Miles, Group Business Development Director at Assent Building Control, discusses access and fire safety in heritage sites. He explains how balancing the responsibility for preserving these heritage buildings with adaptations for equal and safe access requires thoughtful and effective design.
Meanwhile, on page 24 , Keith Lovelace, Managing Director and Owner at Ideas, delves further into the significance of inclusive design within the built environment. This new design language is being advocated in the public and private sector, emphasising the importance of creating spaces that are accessible to all.
REBECCA
Editor, Future Constructor & Architect
ON THE COVER:
VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY:
Offsite methods like panelised, unitised and modular construction are transforming the industry. Find out how they save time, money and reduce carbon emissions as Reynaers Aluminium UK's Dan Gleeson shares his insights.
LEGAL & BUSINESS:
Features
INCLUSIVE DESIGN:
Discover the power of inclusive design in the built environment as Keith Lovelace, Managing Director and Owner at Ideas, shares thoughts on the significance of considering human diversity, usability and legal obligations.
GLASS, GLAZING & FENESTRATION:
From broken-plan living to enhancing the heart of the home and creating functional workspaces, Origin explains how aluminium windows and doors can transform your next residential project.
KBB:
Simon Boocock, MD of CRL Europe, looks at how quartz surfaces, with their sleek and modern look, bring style and practicality to a professional-inspired kitchen.
BRICKS & BLOCKS:
Masonry support plays a vital role in the aesthetics and structural integrity of modern buildings. Here, IG Masonry Support explores the world of these systems.
SECURITY & BUILDING ACCESS:
HID reveals how mobile solutions are revolutionising building security, enhancing sustainability and optimising workplace efficiency.
TECHNICAL FOCUS:
Andy Swift, Sales and Operations Manager for ISO-Chemie, says Building Regulations requiring windows to be ever more airtight will drive an uplift in energy-efficient homes.
BUILD FOCUS: Period & Listed Properties : Here, John Miles, Group Business Development Director at Assent Building Control, discusses fire safety and access in period and listed buildings.
PORTFOLIOS
APPLE BATTERSEA, FOSTER + PARTNERS:
Step into a world where history meets innovation at Apple’s latest Foster + Partners-designed store, nestled within the iconic Battersea Power Station.
THE SIR DAVID K. P. LI MUSIC SCHOOL, HOLLAWAY STUDIO:
Simon Herod, International Team Lead at EstimateOne, explains how automating the tendering process can reap rewards and revolutionise construction projects. 14 18
Designed as an instrument in its own right, Benenden School's Sir David K. P. Li Music School boasts impeccable acoustics fit for a world-class concert hall. This visionary project fosters a vibrant cultural education, enriching the lives of the academy's students and the wider community.
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