The ultimate objective of universal design standards is for everyone to enjoy the same experience regardless of their physical capabilities or age. “There is no law for the council to fine or impose penalty on those who do not meet the universal design standards. “We want to be strict about it because this seems to be the only way we can ensure the design standards are met. She was among the speakers at the 5th International Conference on Universal Design In The Built Environment 2017 (ICUDBE2017). Among the countries that have enforcement capabilities for projects that do not meet the universal design standards are Singapore, Ireland and Australia.

Source: The Star November 13, 2017 03:11 UTC