Univeral Design

Universal Design is not just an accessibility requirement - it is a sustainability outcome. Inclusive environments support wellbeing, reduce barriers, and enable participation for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Green Star encourages buildings that are healthy, resilient, and future‑focused, and Universal Design is central to achieving those goals.

Creating buildings that are truly inclusive requires more than compliance - it demands a design process that embeds dignity, usability, and accessibility from the very beginning. Our Access Consultancy delivers Green Star–aligned Universal Design outcomes, helping project teams achieve credits that demonstrate measurable, independently verified inclusion.

We provide the following services

• Universal Design strategy development aligned with Green Star requirements
• Co‑design and stakeholder engagement, including people with disability and diverse user groups
• Design reviews and technical guidance to integrate inclusive spatial, sensory, and operational features
• Documentation support for Green Star submissions, including evidence mapping and assessor‑ready reporting
• Training and workshops for architects, designers, and project teams
• Post‑occupancy evaluation to verify performance and user experience

Whether you are targeting a specific Universal Design credit or embedding inclusion across your entire project, our consultancy provides the expertise, clarity, and evidence you need. We help you go beyond minimum compliance to create spaces that are equitable, intuitive, and welcoming - and that meet the expectations of today’s Green Star rating tools.