X3 = Physical context

Universal Design can help the architect and designer to explore physical possibilities for several types of user in a specifc context, and ideally steer away from conventional thinking and specialist limits.

Experts are generally already trained to analyse “the place” and understand all the specifc factors in a geographical context that can infuence the design of architecture and users’ freedom of movement. These include the location, weather, seasons, topography, materials, traffc conditions, etc.

It is also through user involvement and understanding that any physical context should be considered, when we design. How do the surroundings infuence the use of space and place for different groups?

Use the checklist below to consider inclusive and environmentally friendly use of natural barriers and existing restrictions in the physical context. e Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

11.3

Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization.

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12.8

Ensure that people everywhere have awareness for sustainable lifestyles. 13.1

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climaterelated natural disasters.

e Checklist for project-relevant user groups

Consider location/country. Consider what the city/the size of the area means for relevant for users. Consider what the landscape does for relevant users. Consider the infuence of the terrain/topography on relevant users. Assess whether the nature of the area has an impact on relevant users. Consider carefully the impact of different traffc conditions. Consider access to transport. Think about how site-specifc climate and weather conditions impact different users. Consider local resources/production. Consider access to waste separation system.

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