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Sensing Spaces - Helen Parton

Sensing Spaces

How to create buildings, places and spaces for neurodiversity

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Buch | Softcover
176 Seiten
2026
RIBA Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-915722-72-0 (ISBN)
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A how-to guide to creating inclusive environments that recognise difference.
Neurodiversity isn’t a niche - it’s a natural part of being human. We now expect our public buildings to meet physical access needs; it’s time to turn to the creation of neurodivergent-inclusive spaces. Sensing Spaces is your guide to making that essential shift in the built environment.

Drawing from recent research and real-life stories, the book explores how architecture can better support the 15% of people who are neurodivergent. From the voices of neurodivergent professionals themselves to detailed examples of best practice, this is a compelling blueprint for change.

Packed with UK-based case studies and international comparisons, you’ll see how inclusive design comes to life – from workplace layouts to public spaces, and from hospitals to transport hubs. The book digs into practical detail – lighting, acoustics, materials, and more - showing how thoughtful design can reduce stress and restore dignity.

Crucially, it explains why designing for neurodiversity benefits everyone. Architects, developers, and building users alike will gain a roadmap for creating environments that are not just functional, but fundamentally fair.

Featured projects:

• Mossbrook Special Primary School by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects (Sheffield, UK)

• Westmark School by NBBJ (Los Angeles, USA)

• Virgin Media HQ by Gensler (London, UK)

• St Olavs Hospital by Nordic Office of Architecture (Trondheim, Norway)

• TouchBase Pears by Howells (Birmingham, UK).

Helen Parton is an architecture and interiors journalist with over 20 years’ experience. She began her career with Building Design architectural newspaper and has since written for a wide variety of trade magazines in the architecture and design sector. She is currently a freelance editorial consultant and event moderator with a particular interest in raising awareness of how more thoughtful design of buildings (and public realm) can lead to a democratisation of space and a more pleasant experience for everyone.

About the Author / Acknowledgements

Preface

Setting the Scene: Q&A

Setting the Scene: Q&A

Chapter One: Inside

Toolkit

Chapter Two: In Between

Toolkit

Chapter Three: Outside

Toolkit

Chapter Four: International

General Principles & Takeaways

Conclusion

References

Project Teams

Index

Image Credits

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.10.2026
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 189 x 246 mm
Gewicht 500 g
Themenwelt Technik Architektur
ISBN-10 1-915722-72-1 / 1915722721
ISBN-13 978-1-915722-72-0 / 9781915722720
Zustand Neuware
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