On the 27 October 2026, CEUD hosted the fourth in a series of lunch time webinars as part of the Universal Design in the Build Environment series 2026 in association with the RIAI and AccessibleEU. This webinar, New Special Educational Needs School Letterkenny Case Study RIAI Universal Design Award joint winner was presented by Ronan McCann, McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects who highlighted how Universal Design principals can be implemented in school design.
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 school design.
- Knowledge of universal design principles and their application in the school design.
- Understanding of the benefits of universal design for building all users, demonstrated through the case study.
- Awareness of further resources and information
Ronan McCann, McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects
Ronan McCann is a Director at MGNÉ Architects, formerly McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects. Throughout circa 20 years in practice he has worked on a wide variety of award-winning projects including housing, commercial, urban design, community, education and recreation, at a variety of stages and scales. His strengths lie in resolving complex brief and regulatory requirements through architectural design, the effective communication of solutions, and their successful realisation through the procurement, contract and construction processes. He has particular experience in the design of trauma-informed environments and for special educational needs. He also has particular expertise in Contract Administration, with a focus on the Public Works Contracts, and was awarded the 2021 Nael G. Bunni Medal by Trinity College for Construction Law and Contract Administration. He has previously served as President of the Architectural Association of Ireland (2015-17) and as Design Fellow in UCD School of Architecture among other engagements.
