Wheelchair accessible architecture

The history of the wheelchair ramp may go back thousands of years to ancient Greece, but buildings were not legally required to have wheelchair ramps until 1990.

This cluster of tent-like structures was designed by architect Issei Suma to offer meals and accommodation to elderly residents in a Japanese community

Accessibility in urban planning is a vitally important feature of any civilized society - everyone, regardless of their mobility, should be able to access and enjoy public facilities. Crappy-designed accessibility for people in wheelchairs, for example, sends a pretty insulting message: "We added this feature because someone told us we had to, but it's not important enough that we put any effort into making sure it actually helps."

Discover the Green Circle Accessible Garden - the comfortable solution for wheelchairs. Ideal for sensory gardening in Senior Independent Living and retirement communities. Suitable for School Playgrounds and ADA compliant solution for inclusive Landscapes.

Sesame access retracting stairlifts are designed to help Architects find solutions to disabled access while preserving the architectural and historical integrity of the building.🌟 #SesameAccess #InvisiblePlatformLift #architecture

The Ramp House in Portobello was designed to incorporate the needs of a disabled child.

Discover ADA intercom & telephone mounting requirements and an easy, cost-effective solution for compliance. Simplify accessibility with our expert guide.