Prioritizing accessibility from the design phase doesn't just open doors for everyone, but it also saves costs long-term and boosts property value
Cost efficiency at its best
Early collaboration on accessibility can dramatically cut later expenses
Boost property value
Investors favor inclusive design, seeing it as a market advantage and rewarding them with premium
Every phase of design planning
We provide accessibility consultancy at all stages of the design process
Alignment with standards
Strict requirements focusing on more than the usability aspects
Learn accessibility
Our cooperation brings new mindset to your planning processes
Measurable inclusion
Incorporate inclusion in sustainability reports already in development phase
8+1 groups
Fit your designs to the accessibility aspects of everyone
Our design phase accessibility standards are stricter than those for existing buildings, focusing on compliance beyond usability encouraging a shift in architectural mindset
After our Access4you Design AP reviews your plans, you receive a detailed report and evaluation table, determining the Access4you qualification of the future building. The final certificate is issued after an on-site audit post-construction
We provide detailed recommendations to ensure cost-effective accessibility by integrating features during the design process, avoiding costly post-construction modifications
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Our design audit process
Once the contract is signed, the Access4you auditor will contact the building’s architect and/or the client's contact person and request the necessary plans and documentation. If an online building plan-sharing surface is used, the auditor's access must be ensured.
The auditor reviews the construction plans and, if necessary, requests additional information or details from the architect or contact person.
As a first step in the auditing process, the auditor prepares a preliminary assessment spreadsheet in which all built elements are examined based on the information in the design plan. Depending on the complexity of the building, this takes approximately 15-30 business days.The customer will review the preliminary assessment sent. If the auditor finds any shortcomings or missing information, the architect or contact person may supply these in writing.
Online consultation at this stage is possible to discuss any design issues that may arise.
The architect makes necessary changes and sends the revised plans to the auditor.
The auditor reviews the missing information in the finalised construction plans. Then, they prepare a finalized assessment table and an audit report and determine the qualification level. In the report, auditors make further recommendations to achieve a higher ranking.
If the customer is not satisfied with the qualification achieved, they can modify their plans for a higher ranking. After presenting the alterations, the auditor may revise and change the qualification.
The client is entitled to display the trademark and certification obtained and use it in any communication until the building is completed.
Once the building has been completed, Access4you will conduct an on-site audit to determine the final qualification level.
"Incorporating accessibility right from the design phase goes beyond social responsibility; it has significant business advantages. By prioritizing inclusivity from the beginning, businesses can save costs, increase the value of their property, and enhance their reputation. I am also delighted to see how our cooperation is changing the mindset of architects and making accessibility a must-have in their work."