18.09
12:45 - 14:00
Architects of Life. How to make the world inclusive, environment - accessible, comfort - aesthetic.
Discussion
Session Description:
The discussion on the role of architects and designers in creating a universal inclusive environment is organized on the initiative of the CF “Club of Good Men” with the support of ICMAiD https://mcmarch.ru/ .

The term “universal design” was introduced by Ronald Mace, an architect confined to a wheelchair since childhood, to describe the concept of creating a living space that is aesthetically pleasing and equally comfortable for everyone, regardless of health, age, ability or life status.
The construction of cities and the development of territories, taking into account human diversity in the 21st century should be the norm for thinking and responsible professionals integrated into the global architectural process.

We are all living people and at any moment we can become vulnerable: we break our legs, give birth to children, travel, choosing extreme routes and loads, have elderly parents. To develop an accessible environment means to help not someone else, but, first of all, ourselves.

During the discussion we will discuss why mankind, having managed to send people into space and creating AI, cannot solve the problem of ramps. We will also present young architects with a wide range of opportunities for creativity and professional realization. We will consider successful architectural and design solutions in the field of accessible environment that meet the needs of customers in various spheres: from the needs of people with disabilities, NGOs, cultural and educational projects, to the design of offices of high-tech companies.

Discussion moderator

  • Elena Bystrova
    Journalist, PR of Dobryakov Club CF
    Moderator

Experts

  • Zhanna Egorova
    Member of the Russian Bar Association, MosoblArchitecture
  • Denis Rosa
    Founder and member of the Board of the Regional Public Organization of People with Disabilities “Perspective
  • Zlata Varlamova
    Travel blogger, student, person with disabilities
  • Valeria Kurmak
    Yandex, Head of Digital Inclusion, author of the inclusion tg-channel “Not Exclusion”
  • Elena Kuperstokh
    Development Director of the Vera Hospice Charitable Foundation, ex-executive director of the House with a Lighthouse Charitable Foundation
  • Anna Shapiro
    Chief Architect, Ed Architecture
  • Tatiana Parayeva
    Deputy General Director for Social and Educational Infrastructure
    Executive Director of ANO “Social Responsibility” - a subsidiary non-profit organization of MR Group