A call has been issued for chapters for a book on Inclusive Design for the Built Environment: Global Diversity, Accessibility, and Performance. Details of the call are below, and all requests for information should be directed to the editors listed at the bottom of the page.
We invite chapter contributions for an edited volume to be published with Routledge (Taylor & Francis), titled Inclusive Design for the Built Environment: Global Diversity, Accessibility, and Performance.
About the Book
This book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary examination of inclusive built environments, highlighting global practices, theories, and case studies that advance accessibility, diversity, and equity in architectural and urban design. It defines inclusivity broadly—encompassing disability, gender, age, culture, and socioeconomic status—and explores how these dimensions shape design outcomes across varied cultural and geographic contexts.
The book will bring together contributions from academics, practitioners, and policymakers to:
- Define inclusivity in the built environment.
- Showcase cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural approaches.
- Share global case studies of housing, workplaces, public spaces, and cities.
- Explore enabling technologies, policy frameworks, and performance indicators.
- Identify barriers and propose strategies for more equitable and resilient environments.
Suggested Themes
We are aiming for 12 – 14 chapters. Contributions may address (but are not limited to):
- Part 1: Inclusivity Concepts and Contexts
- Part 2: Designing for Diversity
- Part 3: Inclusive Performance and Technologies
- Part 4: Global Perspectives and Future Directions
Intended Audience
The book targets undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals in architecture, urban design, real estate, construction, facilities management, social policy, and sustainability. It will also serve as a resource for policymakers, disability advocates, NGOs, and industry leaders working toward accessible, equitable, and future-ready cities.
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts: Up to 300 words outlining the proposed chapter, including key arguments, methods, and contributions.
- Author(s) bio: 100–150 words for each contributor, including affiliation and contact details.
- Deadline for abstract submission: 1st December 2025
- Notification of acceptance: 30th January 2026
- Full chapter draft submission: 27th April 2026 (6,000–7,000 words)
- Revised (final) chapter submission: 27th July 2026
- Referencing style: APA 7th edition.
- Open Access: The book will be published as Open Access with Routledge, ensuring global visibility and impact.
Submission & Contact
Please send abstracts and bios to:
- Dr Eziaku Rasheed (Massey University, New Zealand) – e.o.rasheed@massey.ac.nz
- Assoc Prof Esther Yung (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong) – esther.yung@polyu.edu.hk
- Prof Kola Akinsomi (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa) – Kola.Akinsomi@wits.ac.za
- Dr Mona Abd Al-Salam (University of Technology, Sydney) – Mona.AbdAl-Salam@uts.edu.au
