Architect & Inclusive Designer

Amy Francis-Smith

VP Birmingham Architectural Association
Accessible Architecture Specialist

CHAMPIONING ACCESSIBLE DESIGN FOR ALL

Utilising my skills as an Architect, Property Professional and Access Consultant, I am passionate about improving the lives of disabled people.

I help individuals, professionals and organisations deliver beautiful spaces, grow inclusive cultures and create a more inclusive world.

I get right to the heart of the issue, focusing not only on the needs of an individual but for society as a whole.

I BELIEVE THAT

  ♦  We all deserve a home that works for us
  ♦  Age or ability should not mean settling for 2nd best
  ♦  Independence, dignity and freedom are Human Rights
  ♦  Futureproofing prevents heartache 
  ♦  Access ≠ ugly plastic grab rails!

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Accessibility now is like Sustainability was 20 years ago, when they stuck solar panels on the roof and called it an 'eco-building'

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Disabled Adaptations

Disabled Adaptations

Accessible Buildings

Accessible Buildings

Wheelchair Housing

Wheelchair Housing

Part M Building Regulations

Part M Building Regulations

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Calling for Mandatory Accessible Housing StandardsArchitects’ Journal Article

Accessible Housing Consultation Back in the Architects’ Journal this week after I was asked to comment on Accessible Housing alongside RIBA President Alan Jones following the Government’s recent consultation for improving the Part M Building Regulations as part of the National…
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Architects’ Journal InterviewIs Disability architecture’s final taboo?

Ground-breaking for the Industry Have a read of my interview in today’s Architects’ Journal article here! Is Disability architecture’s final taboo? This is definitely a career highlight for me but equally it was difficult to make the decision to be…
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