Designing Access: A Half-Day Mobility Workshop for Architects

Architects shape how people move through the built environment, yet designers rarely test those experiences themselves. In this hands-on workshop, students navigate the built environment in groups using wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches, then reconvene to examine what their bodies revealed about inclusive space design. While recognizing the limitations of a temporary exercise, the session closes with a discussion of how participants' observations can inform inclusive, usable design. Students may explore urban spaces and other buildings, so bring a coat. Accommodations: Contact Holly Samuelson by 1/13/2027 if you need support to participate. Requests are confidential.