Architectural Inclusivity: Designing Spaces for Everyone

In this episode, Luisa Pereira Pires discusses her journey as an intersectional neurodivergent designer and the founding of the Neurodiversity Architecture Network. She highlights the barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals in education and professional practice, the importance of peer support, and the need for systemic changes in architecture education. Luisa emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and offers advice for future architecture students, particularly those who are neurodivergent. The conversation concludes with a vision for the future of the Neurodiversity Architecture Network and the role of design in fostering inclusivity and understanding You can find more about Luiza here - linkedin.com/in/luisa-pereira-pireshttps://www.luisapereirapires.com/