Neurodivergence and Architecture

1st Edition, Volume 5 - September 29, 2022
Editors: Judy Illes, Anthony Clarke, Jos Boys, John Gardner
Language: English
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Neurodivergence and Architecture, Volume Five, the latest release in the Developments in Neuroethics and Bioethics series, focuses on the new and fascinating ethical and legal challenges posed by neurotechnology and its global regulation. Topics in this new release cover STS on architecture, Embodied Rhetoric/ Disability Studies, Autoethnography, Bioethics/Materialist Feminism, Advocacy, Cultural Commentary: Being Autistic Together, An autistic perspective on built spaces, Empty spaces and refrigerator boxes: making autistic spaces, On the Losing Myself Project, Neither Use nor Ornament (NUNO) project, Madness and (Be)coming Out Within and Through Spaces of Confinement, and more.

Cover image
Title Page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Foreword
References
Introduction
Architecture as an ethical endeavor
Framing neurodivergence
Toward neurodivergent architecture and spaces?
Chapter outlines
References
Section 1: Frameworks
Chapter One: The neuroethics of architecture
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: The CDAC as a case example
3: Neuroethics and the brain-environment connection
4: The brain and the built environment
5: Neuroethics within the architectural framework
6: The ethics in neuroethics
7: Neuroethics of architecture
8: Adapting architecture to human diversity
9: Conclusion
References
Chapter Two: Science and Technology Studies (STS) and the neuroethics of architecture
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: The world—and neuroscience—according to STS
3: Rethinking the brain: What can a neurological system do?
4: Why architecture matters: Architectural—Neurological entanglements
5: Neuroethical interventions for neurodiverse architectures
References
Chapter Three: Disability studies, neurodivergence and architecture
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Thinking through a disability studies lens
3: Disability studies, neurodivergence and ethics
4: Neurodivergence and architecture
5: Neurodivergence as a creative generator
6: Architecture as an emergent process of collective care
7: Neuro-queering architecture
8: Conclusion: Toward architecture for a good life
References
Chapter Four: Autoethnographic reflections on architectural design for neurodivergence
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Hungry hands—Project 01
3: Sound field—Project 02
4: On “vulnerable” practices—Project 03/summary
Further reading
Section 2: Advocacy
Chapter Five: Cultural commentary: Being autistic together
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Being autistic in one's own space
3: Autistic space vs. places for autistics
4: Being autistic together
5: Why autistic space is different from NT space
6: Virtual vs physical spaces
7: Challenges and opportunities
8: Spontaneous interaction
9: Receiving and giving assistance
10: Logistics of autistic space
11: The future
Acknowledgments
References
Further reading
Chapter Six: Self-made design notes for an autistic's office
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: The source of my built environment needs
3: Aspects of the built environment which interact with my neurodivergence
References
Chapter Seven: Equalities design: Toward post-normative equity
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: The (racialized) normative (dominant culture)
3: Equality, ethics and disability justice
4: Dignifying the non-normative through design
5: The gendered (normative)
6: The abled (performance), disability and neurodivergence
7: Contextual equalities
References
Further reading
Chapter Eight: Dialogic Drawing
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Dialogue
3: The brain is hidden
4: Staying at home
5: The human infrastructure
6: Thoughtful design
7: Place and memory
8: From mapping to story making
9: Connecting through art
10: A million-petalled drawing
11: Collaboration through dialogic practice
Section 3: Practices
Chapter Nine: Allen Kong Architect and inclusive environments
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Toward a more holistic approach
3: Project 1: Wintringham Port Melbourne hostel
4: Project 2: Odyssey Family Units
5: Project 3: Potter Street Redevelopment, Wallara Australia, Wintringham and Housing Choices Australia
6: Conclusions
References
Chapter Ten: Not all surfaces catch the light at the same time
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Project space
3: Head space
4: Inventory
5: A note about equality
6: End note (part one)
7: Part two: Six curated blog posts
References
Chapter Eleven: Admission: The mycelia of neuroqueer touch in architectures of madness
Abstract
1: Prologue
2: Admission: An essay, 2009
3: Epilogue or “Is this an artwork or something I should be concerned about?”
4: Breathing spores: The mycelia of neuroqueer touch
References
Chapter Twelve: Creating autistic space in ability-inclusive sensory theatre
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Social concept of autistic space
3: AIST as autistic space
4: Building an autistic space: Development and audience preparation
5: Entering autistic space: Immersive environment
6: Enjoying autistic space: Objects and sensations
7: Connecting in autistic space: Circles of focus
8: Conclusion
Disclosure statement
References
Chapter Thirteen: The virtual dementia experience
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Dementia Australia
3: Experiential learning
4: Co-Designing the virtual experience
5: Dementia and sensory changes
6: Bringing the experience of dementia to virtual reality
7: Designing the virtual experience of living with dementia
8: The virtual dementia experience launch
9: Impact of the virtual dementia experience
10: Dementia-friendly design
11: Awards and success
12: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter Fourteen: Designing with neurodiverse children and adults: learning a different lesson with every engagement
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Designing for neurodiverse children: Mossbrook school, classroom for the future
3: Designing with neurodiverse adults: What does an accessible building look like?
4: Conclusion
Chapter Fifteen: Relax and resist: Reflections on the Touretteshero Relaxed Venue methodology
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Time to relax
3: Time to resist
4: The first relaxed venue
5: Moments of change
6: Three relaxed commitments
7: Conclusion
References
Chapter Sixteen: Chronic pain & chronic illness: A Crash Course in Cloudspotting
Abstract
1: Public interior and crip spaces
2: A Crash Course in Cloudspotting
3: Poetry in the pause
4: Crip wisdom & Crip futures
5: The resting spaces network and restful cities
6: Conclusion
References
Further reading

Judy Illes

Dr. Illes, trailblazing neuroethicist, is Professor of Neurology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Distinguished University Scholar, UBC Distinguished Scholar in Neuroethics, and Director of Neuroethics Canada. She holds appointments in UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, and in Journalism, and in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington, in Seattle. She is a pioneer of the field of neuroethics through which she has made groundbreaking contributions to cross-cultural ethical, legal, social and policy challenges at the intersection of the brain sciences and biomedical ethics.

Dr. Illes received her PhD in Hearing and Speech Sciences and in Neuropsychology from Stanford University in 1987, and turned to ethics in 2000, 25 years ago. She was among the first to use high density EEG recordings and pattern recognition to understand language processing in neurodegenerative disease, and was part of the revolution that functional MRI introduced. Together with others whose vision for ethics for neuroscience led from within the neurosciences, Dr. Illes has not only placed neuroethics on the world map of , but has tirelessly trained the generation that leads it today, and already those who will lead it tomorrow.

Dr. Illes has published 11 edited volumes, including three handbooks in neuroethics and as Editor in Chief of the series of volumes for Developments in Neuroethics and Bioethics. She has led major research projects and hundreds of publications on invasive and noninvasive technologies, fixed and portable imaging systems such as MRI, biologics, pharmaceuticals, and devices, open science and intellectual property protections. In 2023, she released an award-winning film on neurotechnology ethics and decision-making for children with drug resistant epilepsy. Dr. Illes has also contributed significantly to the Canadian landscape in understanding crosscultural perspectives on brain and mind, including those of Indigenous People. She has received countless awards and recognitions for her empirical work and her mentoring alike.

Dr. Illes places a particular emphasis on issues of ethics in neuroscience with attention to biomedicine, innovations that seek to alleviate the burden of psychiatric and neurologic disease, including spinal cord injury, both expected and unexpected incidental findings, holism, human rights and health disparities. With this open and broad perspective, she capably leads the seven-nation International Brain Initiative dedicated to global neuroscience that is inclusive and politically free.

Dr. Illes was awarded the Order of Canada, the country’s highest recognition of its citizens, in 2017.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Anthony Clarke

Anthony Clarke is a practicing architect, educator, and current PhD candidate at Monash University, Australia. Anthony's research focuses on the relationship between architecture and care, seeking to rearticulate practice through innovative and reflexive methodologies. Anthony established BLOXAS in 2010. BLOXAS is a practice for empathic and experimental architecture. BLOXAS' approach is led by research, experimentation, curiosity and care. These elements are inherent in our philosophy, and drive our interrogative and empathetic response. Specialists from a variety of disciplines contribute to our curative understanding of individual and collective behaviour, sensory perception, physiology and phenomenology. We investigate how people affect – and are at the effect of – our designs.

Affiliations and expertise

Anthony Clarke is a practicing architect, educator, and current PhD candidate at Monash University, Australia. Anthony established BLOXAS in 2010. BLOXAS is a practice for empathic and experimental architecture.

Jos Boys

Dr Jos Boys trained in architecture and has worked as a journalist, teacher, researcher and design practitioner. She has taught architecture and interior design (in both the design studio and through history and theory) for many years across many universities, both in the UK and abroad. Her research focuses on the social aspects of architecture and interior design. This is underpinned by a design and artistic practice centred on working with community and disadvantaged groups. She is especially interested in how design intersects with gender, class, race and disability; and in finding creative forms of collaboration with non-designers. Jos has an MA in photography and likes to use a variety of media and approaches to open up productive ‘spaces’ between designers educators, students, artists and the wider public.

Affiliations and expertise

The Bartlett, University College London, UK

John Gardner

John’s research is situated at the intersection of medical sociology and science and technology studies (STS), and it examines the interplay between biomedicine, individuals and society, particularly in regard to cutting-edge biomedical innovation. His research has focused predominately on two, much-championed areas of biomedicine: the development and implementation of deep brain stimulation and other neurotechnologies, and; the attempts by stakeholders in several countries to create a ‘health and wealth’ generating Regenerative Medicine industry.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Research Fellow, Sociology Monash University, Australia

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