Woke Mind Virus - West Hollywood
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People who use the term “woke” should be throat punched.
i only ever really encountered it in advanced grad school classes on planning/architecture
it basically boils down to "women often feel less safe or accommodated in public spaces...let's try to design those spaces to reduce that"
a city council or other political meeting is a wierd time and place to discuss it...and that mayor clearly doesn't know what he's talking about
He also said "both genders" he should be removed from office immediately..
You don’t think the moron not answering the questions should be throat punched?
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Agreed, But they use racial and gender to describe the architectural design, and he couldn’t/wouldn’t answer the questions about how they are racial or gender architectural designs.
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Yeah, Mayor came across sounding unprepared and dumb. That's on him. If you are going to support something, you better know what the hell you're talking about.
i don't necessarily disagree...but we're talking about an elected official trying to describe an academic-y social science concept...that's always a recipe for disaster
and the whole point of that interview (and this post) isn't to better understand the thing being discussed or even discuss that thing's merits, it's to let him flounder through an explanation to make him and the topic in general look stupid
mission accomplished i guess
the mayor committed the grave sin of using the wrong words to describe an admirable concept (more inclusive/safer design of public spaces)
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Oh yeah, the biased interviewer clearly had an agenda and wasn't looking to be educated or to educate his viewers.
Just a lot of dumb in that video all the way around.
First person I ever heard use the word was Maxine Waters. So…I feel ya.
Jamele Hill was the first time I heard it, so yeah. I'm with you too.
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In 2012, the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access – which is located at the University of Buffalo – released eight goals of universal design. They are:
- Comfort – Are demands (like reaching for a railing) within “desirable limits of body function and perception?”
- Body fit – Does the design accommodate a range of body abilities and sizes?
- Wellness – Does the design promote health and protect from germs and hazards?
- Social integration – Are all groups treated with respect and dignity?
- Understanding – For things that need to be operated, are their uses clear?
- Personalization – Are there opportunities for personal choice and preferences?
- Cultural appropriateness – Is the design respectful of cultural values?
- Awareness – Is critical information (like signs) easy to see?
Examples of inclusive architecture
Every building that serves the public should be inclusive. Instead of providing a long list of every public building, let’s describe what inclusive design looks like for two specific buildings: hospitals/clinics and schools.Hospitals and clinics
These buildings need to encourage a sense of well-being. Many people feel anxious when they go to the hospital or doctor, so architects must consider how to make the community feel more at ease. There’s also a wide range of people coming and going, so architects must consider body size, abilities, and more. Some important design features include wide paths and hallways, so it’s easy for everyone to move by walking or using a wheelchair, crutches, or other mobility equipment. Ramps are also important. Smaller slopes make it easier to push heavy gurneys or wheelchairs. Floors should be non-slip and shock-absorbent to reduce the chances of someone falling. In the bathroom, special consideration should be made to toilet seats, mirrors, and sinks.
Schools
Kids and teenagers spend a lot of their time in school. The school’s architecture needs to encourage learning and help everyone thrive. It should be easy to get around the building and locate classrooms and bathrooms. Like in hospitals, hallways should accommodate students who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For kids who are visual learners and have trouble focusing during a lecture, aids like electronic blackboards or TV screens are very useful. Charging stations in desks are also good for schools that use laptops. School bathrooms are a big talking point in design these days. According to research from GLSEN, an American education organization, ⅔ of trans students avoid school bathrooms because they feel uncomfortable and unsafe. All-gender bathrooms help alleviate this issue in schools and other public buildings.
its usually things like better accommodations for people other than able-bodied people walking by themselves
so, people who use mobilty devices (wheelchairs, walkers, even baby strollers) accessing or getting around the interior of buildings and other public spaces. it can even mean simple things like improved lighting or better sight lines (fewer obstructions) so a space feels safer
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I think what @Carolina Hawk means is what does any of this ^^^ have to do with gender? All of the above clearly pertains to equality of access and the ADA covers just about all of those issues and are considered standards for the last 25+ years.
But what does gender have to do with architecture? Does that mean we tear down all brutalist 1960’s/70’s buildings (Mass State Police HQ, FBI HQ, as examples) because brutalist style offends women??? Does Gothic architecture offend non-Goths (haha)?? Does English Tudor architecture offend minorities because it is a symbol of British colonialism???? I have a feeling that is the nonsense path this is going down.
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He definitely has Woke Derangement Syndrome.Woke Mind Virus - UCLA Medical School version
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It isn't nonsense at all.
For centuries, all architectural design was done by and predominantly for men and male bodies.
Gender inclusive architecture strives to make sure that new construction and/or renovated and retrofitted architecture does not.
Some interesting examples here:
Presidents Medals: A Design Guide for Creating Gender-Inclusive Work Environments; How Can the Built Environment Facilitate a More Equitable Work Environment Which Allows for Women in Architecture to be More Visible?
President’s Medals Student Awards are considered the most prestigious and long-lasting awards in architectural education in the world.
www.presidentsmedals.com
Do you have a specific example of some older buildigs that were done for male bodies? Are you talking about having more bathrooms for men?It isn't nonsense at all.
For centuries, all architectural design was done by and predominantly for men and male bodies.
Gender inclusive architecture strives to make sure that new construction and/or renovated and retrofitted architecture does not.
Some interesting examples here:
Presidents Medals: A Design Guide for Creating Gender-Inclusive Work Environments; How Can the Built Environment Facilitate a More Equitable Work Environment Which Allows for Women in Architecture to be More Visible?
President’s Medals Student Awards are considered the most prestigious and long-lasting awards in architectural education in the world.
What term should be used in its place to describe what we saw from that mayor in that video?
Wait, is this more about women working in architecture fields or about making buildings more women friendly?It isn't nonsense at all.
For centuries, all architectural design was done by and predominantly for men and male bodies.
Gender inclusive architecture strives to make sure that new construction and/or renovated and retrofitted architecture does not.
Some interesting examples here:
Presidents Medals: A Design Guide for Creating Gender-Inclusive Work Environments; How Can the Built Environment Facilitate a More Equitable Work Environment Which Allows for Women in Architecture to be More Visible?
President’s Medals Student Awards are considered the most prestigious and long-lasting awards in architectural education in the world.
What specific architectural requirements do women need from a building? I can think bathrooms as the primary example and many laws regulating equal access is covered by the ADA already.
What specifically about architectural design needs to change (a current-state problem is implied)?
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Size of furniture, lactation rooms, number of bathrooms - just read the link i linked - I put it there for a reason.
I spent more time on my last post about the WNBA financials than this guy spent thinking through this answer.
I also need to learn how to put together a couple hundred sentences in a row like him that sounds like it meant something… but had less results than an Iowa forward pass.
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Great threads. Thanks for sharing.
Great threads for the demented...so yes, you're welcome.
It isn't nonsense at all.
For centuries, all architectural design was done by and predominantly for men and male bodies.
Gender inclusive architecture strives to make sure that new construction and/or renovated and retrofitted architecture does not.
Some interesting examples here:
Presidents Medals: A Design Guide for Creating Gender-Inclusive Work Environments; How Can the Built Environment Facilitate a More Equitable Work Environment Which Allows for Women in Architecture to be More Visible?
President’s Medals Student Awards are considered the most prestigious and long-lasting awards in architectural education in the world.
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That wasn't built....it was erected.
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