“Public Spaces Without Barriers” podcast @ Civinet Romania (Romanian)
CIVINET ROMANIA · Spațiu public fără bariere
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Article Architecture of Inclusion, AMAIS case study on inclusive design by Teodor Călinoiu & Cătălina Frâncu: https://e-zeppelin.ro/zeppelin-167-toamna-2022/
Article Inclusive Design, AMAIS: best practices, design as a way of adapting the environment to people by Teodor Călinoiu: https://e-zeppelin.ro/revista-zeppelin-169-mai-departe-transformari-ale-profesiei-de-arhitect-sumar/
Read the article here: https://writing.ioanabirdu.com/the-power-of-inclusive-design-building-better-societies-an-interview-with-iris-popescu/
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🎧 Listen to the interview to find out all about what offers professionals aha-moments in order to make architecture inclusive. NGO Academy · NGO Academy Member Story #12: Iris Popescu
On Monday, November 4th, I was guest speaker on TVR Cultural’s “Intrare Liberă”, hosted by Marius Constantinescu, as part of the UrbanEye Film Festival. During the discussion, I shared my insights on accessibility and inclusion in the built environment, emphasizing the importance of designing spaces that are welcoming to everyone. It was an opportunity to bring attention to the challenges and opportunities we face in creating a more inclusive society and to promote the inclusive design guide published last year. I’m thankful to UrbanEye and TVR Cultural for including me in this important conversation and for providing a platform to advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Moments like these inspire us to keep pushing for change. Stay tuned for more updates on my work and AMAIS projects!
On November 6th, I had the pleasure of being invited to Radio România Cultural, on the show “Vorba de Cultură” with Ema Stere, as part of the UrbanEye Film Festival. During the discussion, I shared my thoughts on inclusive design, focusing on the accessibility of public spaces, the biases that often shape these environments, and how we can use empathy exercises to shift perspectives and drive meaningful change. I also discussed the powerful film “I Did Not See You There” (USA, 2022), which aligns beautifully with the themes of inclusion and understanding explored at the festival. More info on the show: https://www.radioromaniacultural.ro/emisiuni/vorba-de-cultura/in-perioada-4-8-noiembrie-emisiunea-vorba-de-cultura-insoteste-un-festival-dedicat-filmului-arhitecturii-si-urbanismului-urbaneye-film-festival-editia-a-xi-a-id46021.html
In this Institute for Human Centered Design Global webcast, I reflect on my journey from architect to systems builder and on the work of advancing inclusive design in Romania. Drawing from AMAIS projects, partnerships, failures, and lessons learned, I explore how meaningful accessibility depends not only on design, but on education, advocacy, community trust, and systems of change.