INCLUSIVE HOUSEBOAT PROJECT

Abstract

The Nautical Centre LNI “BEYOND BARRIERS”, in the Cala of Palermo, has ordered the first inclusive Houseboat: a semi-custom product made in one piece by local workers. Over the past two decades, more attention has been paid to the issue of architectural barriers. Inclusive design must take into account many aspects of the product or service being designed, with a view to the future: the aging and longevity of the population, the dignity of people, the usability of products, their aesthetics of and the role of technology.