Friday 14 April 2023
13:00pm - 17:30pm
STEAMhouse, Belmont Works, Cardigan St, Birmingham B4 7RQ
Synopsis
Taking a sensory perspective, what adds to the inclusive design agenda and values? Understanding the multi-sensory perceptions (the cross-modal correspondences) is important to the creation of healthy buildings that brings wellness and delight to the built environment.
Considering senses like sound, smell, and vision in a holistic way is essential for inclusive design because it acknowledges the diverse sensory needs and preferences of individuals. Each person has unique sensory experiences and may process sensory information differently, depending on factors such as age, gender, culture, and ability. Therefore, designing environments that only address physical accessibility may not be enough to promote inclusion and well-being.
By taking a multi-sensory approach, designers can create spaces that are not only accessible but also engaging and enriching for all individuals. This can lead to a more positive experience for users and a sense of belonging, promoting social inclusion and a greater sense of community.
The symposium comes with a series of short talks from invited speakers and an exhibition presenting the Dual-city multisensory experiences in markets in Hongkong and Birmingham- an ad-hoc to the MMHK project.
Speakers and presenters
- Dr Charles Spence: Crossmodal Research Laboratory, University of Oxford
- Dr Jian Kang: Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering, University College London
- Dr PerMagnus Lindborg: School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
- Dr Antonella Radicchi: School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University
- Dr. Dietrich Henckel: Technical University of Berlin
- Dr Carolina Vasilikou: Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Dr Victoria Bates: Department of History, University of Bristol
- Dr Jonathan Reinarz: Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham
- Dr Cecilia Bembibre: Institute for Sustainable Heritage, University College London
- Dr Dmitrijs Dmitrenko: Department of Informatics, University of Sussex
Acknowledgement
The event is an output of The UK Acoustics Network Plus [grant number EP/V007866/1]. It is also supported by the Network Mobility Conference Fund from Birmingham City University. The venue and workshop support was provided by STEAMHouse Birmingham.
