Book Review: Accessible Architecture—Beyond the Ramp
Book Review: Accessible Architecture—Beyond the Ramp
A volume by architect Ron Wickman, whose parent had a mobility impairment, is a plea to the architecture profession for mindful design that is inclusive for all.
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By Ron Wickman (Gemma B. Publishing, 2020)
Ron Wickman is a passionate advocate for accessible architecture that goes beyond the minimum requirements of the Building Code. Having grown up with a parent with a mobility impairment, Wickman learned the limitations of the built environment for those with disabilities at an early age. His 1991 Master’s thesis at the Technical University of Nova Scotia focused on barriers to accessibility, and he has since forged an Edmonton-based practice specializing in barrier-free design.