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Can a space meet accessibility requirements and still exclude people? The uncomfortable answer is yes. The built environment has been shaped by codes, standards and checklists designed to remove barriers and that work has truly mattered. Accessible entrances, elevators, ramps…

Authored by Lorene Casiez and Daniel Luong Across Canada, the housing landscape has shifted. For more than two decades, condominium development dominated the residential market, driven by strong demand for ownership and investor-driven sales. Today, economic conditions, changing demographics and…

Did you know that the latest edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) was released December 2025? Developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes and published by the National Research Council of Canada, the NBC…

How LEED v5 and WELL Certification Put People First A New Lens on Sustainability For decades, buildings were treated as technical systems – optimized for energy, water and carbon. Efficiency was the measure of success, and people were often an…

Across industries, organizations are rethinking how to prepare for the future – aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, advancing ESG targets and planning for social and environmental change. Yet one crucial factor is often overlooked: accessibility. In Canada, older…

Lorene Casiez has been named to the 2025 Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Championship Team by ULI Toronto! This recognition celebrates Lorene’s leadership, mentorship and lasting contributions to inclusive and equitable city-building. From shaping accessibility guidelines for major public institutions to…

At Human Space, we help organizations create environments that are not just compliant, but truly accessible, inclusive and welcoming to all. To achieve this, we offer a range of specialized services, including building audits and feasibility studies as well as…

Most people will experience a disability in their lifetime. According to the Canadian Survey on Disability (2022) , more than 1 in 4 Canadians aged  15 years and older – approximately 8 million people – have at least one disability and…

Heritage buildings hold immense cultural value, but making them accessible to all Canadians, regardless of physical ability, is key. The Heritage for All project, funded by Accessibility Standards Canada, a three-year initiative led by Human Space, the inclusive design practice…

Human Space and BDP have developed the Inclusive Visualizations Guideline to encourage creators to produce visuals that truly depict society by being mindful about the stories they convey to clients and interested parties. It’s easy to fall into the trap…