Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What legislation applies to Inclusive environments?

Answer 1

Equality Act 2010
Approved Document M – Access to and use of buildings

Question 2

What makes an inclusive environment possible?

Answer 2

Inclusive design
Early engagement with the community and building users
Not making assumptions about those with

Perhaps the strongest element applicable to inclusive environments is showing respect to others, which, for example, means bringing in a diverse range of people to help make decisions about their environment during the early design stages of a project. This is to ensure we don’t create something that doesn’t work for all potential users-