Inclusive Environments Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is Approved Document M?
Approved Document M - Access to and use of buildings
Building regulation in England to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.
It is part of the building regulations that sets guidelines for access to and use of buildings.
Ensures everyone can access and use facilities comfortably.
What are the end user needs that should be considered when designing and constructing environments?
Functionality
Accessibility
Comfort
Safety
What are the two Volumes within Doc M?
Volume 1 - Dwellings
Volume 2 - Buildings other than dwellings
What are the 9 protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010?
age;
disability;
gender reassignment;
marriage/civil partnership;
pregnancy/maternity;
race;
religion/belief;
sex; and
sexual orientation.
What Building Regulations relate to inclusive enviroments?
Equality Act 2010
Building Regulations 2010
Approved Document M
(Access to and use of buildings) of the Building Regulations 2010 has specific guidance on accessible and inclusive design
Name 3 things that can be designed into a building to make it inclusive for disabled people?
Ramps
Access Control
Signage
Lifts
Adjustable height surfaces
Hearing loop
What is a Stakeholder?
A person with a vested interest in a project
What measures can be put into a meeting to ensure that all participants get a chance to voice their opinion?
Sections in the agenda for each group of individuals involved.
Opportunity for any other business at the conclusion of the meeting.
Give me 5 examples of technologies that comply with Approved Document M
- Mobility Platform Lifts
- Smart home technologies (lights, automated doors/windows
- Adjustable height surfaces in kitchen
- Access control
- Hearing loops
Can you give me methods for delivering an inclusive working environment/atmosphere?
Not related to the physical aspects of the building.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Inclusive policies
- Reasonable adjustments
How might a business recognise the diversity of employees and cater for their varying needs.
Conduct surveys and understand employee demographics
Implement inclusive policies and culture
Provide unconscious bias and inclusion and training.
Cater for different needs, physically and mentally
Recognise cultural events and awareness days
Inclusive recruitment practices
What legal considerations constrain an employer in respect of age, sex or religion.
What are the 3 aspects of it?
Equality Act 2010 and ensuring that they do not discriminate against the 9 protected characteristics
Act also requres equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments where necessary.
What is a gender need when designing inclusive environments?
- Safety and privacy
- Accessible sanitary products
- Mothering and parenting rooms
What is contained in Approved Document M?
Volume 1 - Dwellings
Volume 2 - Buildings other than dwellings
It sets requirements to ensure buildings are accessible and usable by everyone
How do you ensure buildings or projects are accessible for all users?
General principles.
Follow legal requirements such as Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations Approved Document M.
Inclusive design principles (physical, visual/hearing, neurodivergent, elderly)
Ongoing review and maintenance
