Architecture is not all about the elegance of the exterior or the interior but the integration of features that makes it equally useful and enjoyable for everyone. The world is becoming more inclusive for people with disabilities. Architecture is one of the first areas in which inclusion should be made possible in the first place. Countries having buildings and spaces with inclusive architecture seem more accessible for people with disabilities. It is crucial to give attention to things like the integration of Braille scripts, disabled bathroom layout, installation of accessibility aids, etc., in these buildings and spaces to make them inclusive. So, it is high time architecture should go beyond its obsession with grand and elaborate buildings to these minor concerns.

Inclusive Architecture

In inclusive architecture lies the future of the world where people of all groups, irrespective of their ability or disability, can easily access public spaces. While constructing a building for public or private use, it is advised to make it disabled-friendly. Making public or private spaces more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities guarantees their rights to travel and access social circles. Inclusive architecture makes these spaces seamlessly usable by people from all groups in society, including people with disabilities like anyone else. These barrier-free spaces are the first step to an inclusive future where everyone independently participates in everyday activities. Creative thinking challenging the traditional ideas of architecture can create inclusive designs for the future.

Enabling Village and the City

Villages or cities can be made accessible by making the pedestrian networks easily accessible for all. This process involves strategically placed ramps, entrances, and spacious passages that enable people from all groups to move easily and comfortably through public spaces. 

Holiday Spaces

Many countries have come up with holiday and sports centres for people with disabilities to effectively spend their leisure time. These centres are socially inclusive with their accessible architecture. Long ramps and other accessibility features enable all kinds of users to engage in a range of physical activities irrespective of their disability. People prefer to spend the time that they are free outdoors rather than in a closed interior space. So, it is necessary to produce more accessible architectural pieces and other beautiful disabled-friendly spaces like parks for people with disabilities.

Educational Institutions and Government Offices

There is an urgent need to make educational institutions and government offices accessible for people with all kinds of disabilities. They should be able to receive education and other services without any barriers. Inclusive education can be possible only with accessible educational institutions and an inclusive learning environment. Accessible infrastructure and availability of learning aids can make a campus inclusive to people with disabilities. Government offices, banks, or any public service institutions should also focus on their infrastructure and service delivery to make it more disabled-friendly. 

Accessible Bathrooms

A disabled-friendly bathroom should be a perfect combination of comfort, style and accessibility. The design of an accessible bathroom should cater to all the special requirements of a person with one or more than one disability. Disabled bathroom layouts promote convenience and ease of access for people of all age groups and disability levels. Accessible bathroom designs give utmost importance in floor planning, placement of specialised fittings, etc. Adequate space for arranging mobility aids and fixing grab bars is needed. Manoeuvring all these special requirements does not mean compromising on aesthetics. The coupling of these accessibility aids with stylish bathroom designs can help to deliver luxurious bathroom facilities to people with special needs.