| Description: | As part of this study, investigators at the School of Architecture at University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, and the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA Center), University at Buffalo, are conducting research to investigate the most effective means to develop and deliver a program of continuing professional development (CPD) in Universal Design for Irish architects and architectural technologists. There are a number of key policy documents in Ireland that reinforce the need for Universal Design to become an integrated part of everyday architectural practice in Ireland. In response to these policy developments, and supported by the Center for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD), the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is seeking to introduce a new CPD program in Universal Design to support the respective roles of architects and architectural technologists as the lead professions advising on Universal Design in the built environment. This first phase of the project is research to inform the development and delivery of that CPD program. The research will include a detailed investigation of national and international good practice in the area of CPD and other postgraduate education and training in Universal Design for built environment professionals, with particular focus on architects and architectural technologists. Another key element of the research will be identification of the needs and preferences of RIAI members in relation to Universal Design CPD. Surveys, workshops and a prototype course are planned as part of the research. |
| Project/Activity Leader(s): | Megan Basnak, Architectural Research Associate, Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA) |
| Unit: | School of Architecture and Planning |
| Department: | Architecture |
| City: | Buffalo |
| State: | NY |
| Country: | United States |
| External Funding: | Yes |
| Funding Source: | National Disability Authority |
| Start Date: | 2015-08 |
| End Date: | active |
| External Partners: | National Disability Authority (Ireland); Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (Ireland); School of Architecture, University of Limerick (Ireland) |
| Are UB students involved? | No |
