UB’s School of Architecture and Planning will be hosting a panel discussion and an exhibit in the coming weeks, both centering on the pressing issues surrounding inclusive design and access to public ...

Coming soon to the wildflower meadow on UB’s South Campus is “Pollinator Lounge,” a multi-species design installation that invites us to sit among the unsung heroes of urban biodiversity at work in ...

As a lifelong advocate for disability rights and inclusion, I’ve intimately observed how considerate urban design can forge vibrant cities where everyone belongs. While federal legislation like the ...

In this relationship, playfulness introduces dynamics and fictions that invite us to explore alternative ways of inhabiting the world. At the same time, architecture provides the physical and sensory ...

CityMakers, The Global Community of Architects Who Learn from Exemplary Cities and Their Makers, is working with ArchDaily to publish a series of articles about Barcelona, Medellin, and Rotterdam. The ...

A wheelchair user since the age of 15, Ashley Schahfer knew all too well the feeling of being left out, so the idea of helping others avoid the same seemed a natural fit. As she soon discovered, ...

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in the fabric of higher education, so do the questions surrounding its role in supporting, or hindering, digital accessibility. To help unpack ...

As spring enters its annual pep rally beckoning bodies outside into the sunshine and fresh air, homeowners pondering upgrades to their outdoor spaces may want to consider making accessible design ...

Rachel Wiesbrock had to navigate auditorium-style lecture spaces at the Illinois Institute of Technology in a wheelchair while she was a student there. Changes in elevation and stairs were a problem, ...

When it comes to accessibility in games, the first aspect people always look for is an options menu. From customizing controls, adjusting subtitle size, or even activating varying colorblind filters, ...

Mobile apps place information, entertainment and access to services at the fingertips of users, and they provide an unmatched way for businesses to reach current and potential customers 24/7, wherever ...