The innovations in these projects go above and beyond the requisite wheelchair-accessible ramp, demonstrating how modern architects are designing for disabilities in new and inventive ways.

Can you name all seven of the principles of Universal Design?

Arts and Recreation Centre for the Blind Amy Evans Graduating Project - RMIT Architecture and Urban Design

Robson Square/ 3-Block Complex Vancouver, B.C. Canada Planned and designed 1973 Photo by Ezra Stoller/ ESTO. For thumbnails and project information click in photo.

There are seven different principles to Universal Design, and these are: Equitable use (make a design that is useful to people with disabilities), flexibility in use (make the design for a wide range of people), simple and intuitive (make the design easy), Perceptible information( make it easy to understand), tolerance for error (design for less hazards), low physical effort, and Size and space for approach and use (make the design the correct size for the space).

Image 10 of 15 from gallery of Architecture for the Blind: Intelligent and Inclusive Spaces for the Blind User.

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The curb-cut effect illustrates how when we design to benefit disadvantaged or vulnerable groups we end up helping society as a whole. Angela Glover Blackwell…