On the 15 September 2025, CEUD hosted the first in a series of lunch time webinars as part of the Universal Design in the Build Environment series 2025. This webinar, Designing Homes for Life: The lasting value of Universal Design was presented by Fíonnadh McGonigle, who highlighted the lasting value of bringing Universal Design into the planning process from the beginning for a dwelling.
You can watch the recording of this webinar below. ISL interpretation and captions are included.
Learning Outcomes
After this webinar you should have:
Awareness of Universal Design features and elements in housing design
Knowledge of the benefits of taking a Universal Design approach in housing for a wide range of users throughout the life course
Awareness of further resources and information
About Fíonnadh McGonigle, National Disability Authority
Fíonnadh McGonigle is an architect, who joined the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design at the National Disability Authority in February 2023. In her role as Senior Built environment Design Advisor she works to promote Universal Design in the built environment. She completed a Masters in Advanced Environmental and Energy studies at the Centre for Alternative Technology, and her keen interest in sustainability and architectural ethics, brought her to issues about social sustainability and Universal Design. Fíonnadh previously worked in architectural practice in Co. Wicklow.
