The defining characteristics of the inclusive architecture movement are:
1. Accessibility: Inclusive architecture prioritizes the design and construction of buildings and public spaces that are inclusive and accessible to everyone, especially people with disabilities.
2. Diversity and Inclusivity: It emphasizes designing spaces that are welcoming and inclusive of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
3. Sustainability: The movement is committed to using sustainable materials and practices to reduce the impact of buildings on the environment.
4. Community-centric: It is focus around community-oriented design that aims to create spaces that promote social interaction and connection with other people.
5. Safety: Inclusive architecture gives utmost importance to security, safety, and well-being and creates spaces that are safe for people to use and inhabit.
6. Adaptable: The architecture designs are adaptable and have the ability to evolve and change or be modified over time to meet the changing needs of the community it serves.
7. Flexibility: Inclusive architecture provides spaces that can adapt to the changing needs of various users with different abilities and requirements.
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