Inclusive Design Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work

This Overlay from RIBA seeks to embed inclusive design across all stages of construction projects and empower each of the teams involved - from architects and clients to operators - to contribute to creating inclusive environments.

The Overlay encourages the Project Team to look beyond application of Building Regulations and apply inclusive design best practice in the spirit of the RIBA Inclusion Charter (opens new window), which calls for a commitment to ‘embedding inclusive design in all projects, contributing to the development of inclusive environments’.

The Overlay highlights when and why to engage with an Inclusive Design Lead (Consultant or Champion) on projects and outlines the purpose of their role and remit. Underpinning the Overlay are inclusive design enablers that support the effective implementation of inclusive design across the project such as an inclusive design strategy, as well as ongoing asset management.

And if you found this of interest, check out the ISPA project and Inclusive Living Alliance pages.