11/16 Inclusive Architecture

Devon Tonneson
Nov 21, 2023
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We’ll discuss how factors like lighting, noise, layout, and sensory input can impact attention, fatigue, and mental clarity, and explore ways Duke can become more neuroinclusive in its classrooms, labs, and study spaces.

Members will also take part in a mini “campus accessibility audit”—a chance to observe and share which spaces feel supportive and which don’t. Together, we’ll brainstorm realistic design changes that would make Duke more welcoming for every kind of brain.

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