X6 = Safety

Working with safety in a building project involves designing safe places both inside and out, creating light and simple spaces, paying attention to hygiene, good transport possibilities, reducing risks and preventing injuries. Equally important is understanding the capacities and needs of different user groups.

Working with a Universal Design mindset from the outset of a project, we are directed towards designing and building a safe framework for everyone. All places are perceived as more accessible if users feel safe!

Use the checklist on the right to get safe spaces to interact with accessibility and Universal Design.

Tip! Find inspiration here: e Nordic Safe Cities e The Danish Crime Prevention Council e Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

3.8

Achieve universal health coverage. 4.a

Build and upgrade safe and inclusive education facilities. 11.7

Provide safe, inclusive green public spaces.

e Checklist for project-relevant user groups

Think about good lighting to increase safety and a sense of security in the dark. Consider whether information, e.g. clear signs is effective for all user groups. Consider visibility for all relevant users. Examine the use of international and simple pictograms. Consider protection against violence and hate crimes. Consider hygiene products/devices. Consider how detail solutions can prevent injury for user segments. 11.b

Lead policies towards inclusion, resource effciency, and resilience to disasters.

Notes/Evaluation

e Comfort

The successful design aspects in a built environment support our positive experience of a space. These include good acoustics and lighting, appropriate layout and colour.