Description

This guide aims to explain the universal design approach in practical terms, provide guidance on addressing conflicting requirements, and present a body of knowledge from which to develop designs that work for everyone.

The Buildings for everyone guide has been developed for those who own, design, build and manage public facilities to:

• improve understanding of universal design and promote accessibility in public buildings
• improve understanding of the user experience for people with disabilities
• provide guidance on the requirements of the Building Code relating to access
• provide clarification of the areas where opportunity exists to design and construct to a better level of usability and accessibility. 

Scope

The guide offers valuable insights into the user journey for people with a wide range of physical, sensory and cognitive capabilities and provides information on practical approaches to the design, construction and management of public buildings to meet building user needs.

The guide consists of 11 sections:

1. Building user activity
2. Surrounding area and transport
3. Pedestrian circulation
4. Vehicle circulation and parking
5. Building entrances and exits
6. Internal circulation
7. Interior space
8. Fixtures and fittings
9. Building types
10. Means of escape
11. Building management