Architecture is a profession where creativity and innovation are essential elements. Unfortunately, it is enough to take a walk around any urban environment to find that there is a lack of friendly architecture. These kinds of environments are accessible to all, especially those who have a disability or are in need.
The following examples of friendly architecture stand out for their innovation, creativity, and accessibility. They make people’s lives easier in an intelligent and harmonious way. In addition, they promote kindness and even sustainability among society. Take a look at the heroes who fight hostile architecture.
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The Wall of Kindness in Norwich, Vermont, United States.
“Grab a coat if you’re cold. Leave a coat if you won’t use it anymore.”
A wheelchair-accessible swimming pool in Egmont Højskolen, Denmark.
This water bowl has a second purpose: to prevent water from being wasted by offering it to dogs.
Sandboxes for children in wheelchairs.
A bus stop with swings.
In Norway they make recycling easier.
In Norway, used PET bottles and aluminum cans are collected and sold for recycling. Often, this task is done by homeless people looking to earn some money. In many trash cans in that country it is possible to find this kind of attached supports. Basically, they prevent people from having to dig through the trash to get the recycling material.
These small roofs prevent bike seats from getting soggy in the event of rain.
For those most in need, even the smallest detail makes a difference.
These benches have a movable backrest, so you can sit facing the park or the pier.
In 2019, Old City (Jerusalem) added four kilometers of wheelchair-accessible routes.
A pediatrics office with a miniature door.
A public defibrillation station in Adelaide, Australia.
With a card, the elderly and disabled request more time to cross a crosswalk.
The system is called Green Man+ and is found at many traffic lights in Singapore.
This bank provides shelter to homeless people in Vancouver, Canada.
The bizarre plastic contraption makes it easier for people in wheelchairs to maintain a small vegetable garden.
A wildlife crossing or wildlife crossing in Canada.
This type of work reduces vehicle collisions with wild animals crossing the road by up to 80%.
The seesaw they installed right on the wall that divides Mexico from the United States.
These cubicles in a library in Virginia, USA, have an extra section for parents to leave their young children while they are on site.
This Braille text on the handrail of the observation deck describes the view for blind people.
A small duck ramp.
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