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Spatial Design for Neurodiversity Part M of building codes and Regulations to consider Neurodiversity

The Flower Umbrella

Heya !

I am an architect (part 2 ) and worked within my masters part 2 with Neurodiversity and realised that there are no guidelines for disability in the realm of Neurodiversity for eg: lighting conditions and patterns. Could that be something to integrate in Part M ? Are there any architects out there that might have some precedents ?

I was wondering if we should write to the RIBA ?

Part M needs to be revised to include "invisible" disabilities and characterization of the built environment that would be adequate for those. 

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  • Not an architect but know the equality act. Section 20(4) which relates to things like ramps etc would still apply to neurodiverse people. So is part M government guidance on building accessibility standards?

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  • Not an architect but know the equality act. Section 20(4) which relates to things like ramps etc would still apply to neurodiverse people. So is part M government guidance on building accessibility standards?

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  • in reply to Peter

    Yes we have drawings for accessibility within house and dwellings approach to buildings and spacing standards. I will look at the section you mentioned in the act. What I am wondering is why doesn't it include lighting, colour, patterns views, noise absorption, biophilia and use of smells to name a few.