Technical Guidance relating to playground layout and design Gives technical guidance with some useful principles for designing play areas (based upon run up to DDA 1995 requirements) Published by Association of Play Industries, 2009 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Testing proposed delineators to demarcate pedestrian paths in a shared space environment Report of design trials conducted at University College London Pedestrian Accessibility and Movement Environment Laboratory (PAMELA) Published by Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, 2008 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
TfL Streets toolkit Design guidance documents to help planners, engineers, designers and other practitioners create high quality streets and public spaces. Includes guidance on streetscape, cycle infrastructure and accessible bus stops. Published by Transport for London, 2009 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
The principles of Inclusive Design (they include you) Sets out five key principles at the heart of inclusive design thus enabling everyone to participate equally, confidently, independently in everyday circumstances Published by CABE, 2006 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
The value of public space - How high quality parks create economic, social and environmental value Champions the many ways in which well planned, designed and maintained public spaces enrich people's lives including the effect upon people's physical and mental health Published by CABE space, 2008 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Towards common ground Help the Aged's manifesto for lifetime neighbourhoods. The document proposes ten components that should be minimum requirements for successful neighbourhoods and communities... Published by Help the Aged, 2008 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Universal Design E-World Website UD E-World was developed and is supported by the Centre on Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA Centre), University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Universal Design E-World is an interactive community for professionals, educators, and students interested in learning and contributing to the advancement of Universal Design. The... Published by Universal Design E-World/ University of Buffalo, New York, 2014 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
User-friendly waste disposal with emphasis on disability and accessibility, SBI REPORT 326 . This report tackles problems experienced by persons with disabilities and senior citizens in relation to waste separation and disposal, through user-friendly waste handling and waste disposal, accessible waste bins and containers, design of access routes, layout of the collection points, information on separation and disposal of waste fractions. The aim... Published by DANISH BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 2000 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
What's it like to live there: the view of residents on the design of new housing In depth research with residents using the Building for Life criteria to assess their views on the places where they lived Published by CABE, 2005 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Wheelchair Housing Design Guide by Habinteg The wheelchair housing design guide: provides design details and good practice examples which take account of current guidelines and regulations, promotes the long term cost and other benefits of designing to wheelchair accessibility standards. It reflects and promotes the values and principles of the existing strategies for social inclusion, the... Published by Stephen Thorpe, 2013 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Youth Participation in Development Summary Guidelines for Development Partners Explores youth participation in development practice specifically for donor agencies and policy makers and to provide some initial practical guidance for these bodies to work more effectively with young people. The document contains sections such as: Why work with youth, Youth Participation, Policy Frameworks and Case studies of organisational development,... Published by United Nations, 2011 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Center for Universal Design North Carolina University The Center for Universal Design (CUD) is a national information, technical assistance, and research centre that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. Their mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance.... Published by North Carolina University, 2014 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website accessibility page The page contains access to key information about the strategy, procedures, guidance and standards to ensure the park is accessible and inclusive. Published by Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park / Mayor of London, 2013 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Stratford City Consultative Access Group: Inclusive access and design Strategic access forum reportage on inclusive access matters relating to the development of the Stratford City project in East London including the London Olympics Athlete’s Village proposals, since February 2006. It has provided the Stratford City development partners and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Planning Decisions Team, as Local Planning... Published by Olympic Delivery Authority, 2011 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Access to Angling: best practice guidance Guidance on access and facilities for disabled anglers - including, angling sites, buildings and shelters, platforms and fishing areas. Published by British Disabled Angling Association, 0000 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Designing for Accessibility DfA is a user-friendly good practice guide based on Approved Document M and BS 8300:2009 in the context of the Equality Act 2010. Aimed at architects, designers, facilities managers and building users (including disabled people). Published by Centre for Accessible Environments and RIBA / Alison Grant, 2012 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Access Audit Handbook AAH is a tool for auditing the accessibility of buildings and services, and for writing reports in appropriate formats in the context of current legislation, funding requirements and best practice in building management. Published by Centre for Accessible Environments and RIBA / Alison Grant, 2013 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Sign Design Guide Provides clear guidance on producing signs and other wayfinding information. Essential for architects, designers, wayfinding managers, access officers and sign manufacturers, the SDG addresses several wayfinding formats and wayfinding devices. Published by Sign Design Society, 2000 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Design guides A mix of free online guidance and paid for guides in relation to designing for dementia including colour and contrast, lighting, care homes and hospitals. Published by University of Stirling / Dementia Services Design Centre, 0000 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Legible London An easy-to-use signage system which presents information in a range of ways, including maps and directional information, to help people find their way. Published by Transport for London / Woodhouse, 2007 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
Building for Everyone: A Universal Design Approach Provides comprehensive best practice guidance on how to design, build and manage buildings and spaces so that they can be readily accessed and used by everyone, regardless of age, size ability or disability. Published by Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (Ireland), 2012 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
BS 5656-2:2004 Escalator and moving walks. Safety rules for the construction and installation of escalators and moving walks. Code of practice for the selection, installation and location of new escalators and moving walks Gives recommendations for the location, selection and installation of new escalators and moving walks in new or existing buildings, for example at airports, exhibition centres, leisure facilities, shopping centres and department stores. It is applicable at the early stages of a project for architects, developers, building owners, building managers, building... Published by BSI, 2004 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
BS 5395-1:2010 Stairs – Part 1: Code of practice for the design of stairs with straight flights and winders Sets out a code of good practice for the design of straight-flight stairs and steps. This includes landings and winders for all types of buildings and industrial walkways. One of the most important aspects of stair design that has an impact on the safety of users is the tread dimensions.... Published by BSI, 2010 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link
BS ISO 3864-1:2011 Graphical symbols. Safety colours and safety signs. Design principles for safety signs and safety markings Covers Graphic symbols, Safety colours, Signs, Symbols, Warning devices, Safety measures, Fire safety, Fire safety in buildings, Occupational safety, Shape, Colour, Layout, Means of escape from fire in buildings Published by BSI, 2011 This link will take you to a website which is not managed by the Design Council. Report a broken link