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Creating buildings, spaces and places that can be used and enjoyed by all.

Universal design is design for inclusivity and independence. A universal design approach recognises human diversity and designs for life scenarios, such as pregnancy, childhood, injury, disability and old age. 




Introduction to Universal Design
An overview of Universal Design and its 8 goals
Design Personas
Get to know who you are designing for
  
Residential Design
Universal Design guidance
for homes
Public Building Design
Inclusive and accessible design


Universal Design Tool
Practical advice for commercial buildings
  

Universal Design Checklists
Simple checklists for designing universal friendly features
Accessible Dimensions
A range of people in the spaces they inhabit
  
Case Study
Cutting edge Universal Design in action

Designing Play Spaces for Older Adults
Design Guide
  
Cafés and Restaurants
Universal Design guidance for the hospitality industry
  
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Auckland Design Manual

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To Auckland's Design Manual

The manual provides professional advice, step-by-step best practice processes and detailed design guidance. The manual will enable us all to make informed choice and build homes, and create new streets and neighbourhoods that not only look great but are built to last, sustainable and give best return on investment.

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Disclamer:

The Auckland Design Manual provides supplementary guidance to the Unitary Plan on design matters, which will be updated by the Council from time to time. The Manual is not part of the Unitary Plan and the Unitary Plan doesn’t incorporate the Manual by reference in the terms of the provisions of Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991. While the Manual sits outside the Unitary Plan, advice notes are occasionally included in the text of the Unitary Plan to alert the reader to the existence of relevant guidance in the Unitary Plan.