What BAU ACCESIBILIDAD Is All About
BAU ACCESIBILIDAD is an ecosystem that articulates design, regulations, data, and action to create accessible, safe, and sustainable environments. This project, centered in the realm of universal accessibility, takes a comprehensive approach to architectural design, ensuring that every element of a building or urban space is inclusive. Through a pioneering strategy anchored by the BAU® Method and tools like the Accessibility Risk Indicator (AURA), the project works to transform workplaces and urban environments in Chile and across Latin America. The project not only focuses on complying with Universal Accessibility laws and non-discrimination standards, but it also improves productivity and well-being by eliminating accessibility barriers… It’s an innovative solution that merges the realms of design, certification, and education.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
The many benefits provided by BAU ACCESIBILIDAD are evident in its extensive experience and impactful results. The initiative brings together a powerful combination of expertise, innovative tools, and a strategic approach. Key figures include:
- 25 Years of Experience
- 6,000,000 m² Audited
- 5® Intellectual Property
- 8 Years as a B Certified Company
- Presence in 3+ Countries
- 300+ Accessibility Plans Delivered
- 4000+ Professionals Trained
- 500+ Projects with Featured Products
- 1 Algorithm Defining AURA®
Universal Accessibility in Action
The project targets the challenges of insufficient accessibility in workplaces and urban spaces—a factor that often affects both productivity and the overall well-being of workers and clients. By evaluating the accessibility risk in companies using the AURA system, BAU ACCESIBILIDAD provides a diagnostic that measures accessibility with a clear numerical indicator (ranging from 1 to 100). This evaluation, followed by personalized action plans, helps optimize resources and prioritize high-impact actions based on real-time monitoring. It is about encouraging a proactive approach toward making environments accessible… and ensuring that improvements are sustainable and well-traceable.
Innovative Tools and Training for Inclusive Solutions
The BAU ecosystem is not limited to assessment. It also includes an academy dedicated to training in accessibility with a user-centered approach that inspires creativity and innovation. Courses are offered in various formats—online, in-person, and with SENCE tax benefits—to fill the gap in accessible architectural design. The academic component is designed with a conversational and engaging tone, making the training dynamic and easily understandable. This initiative is a bridge between theory and practice, ensuring that every professional gets the opportunity to implement inclusive solutions effectively.
Meeting Legal Frameworks with Featured Products
The project prides itself on offering a variety of featured products that meet the legal frameworks of accessibility. Market BAU provides tangible solutions such as tactile pavements (positioned at the beginning and end of stairs), evacuation chairs that facilitate the safe transport of people with reduced mobility, foldable safety bars for accessible bathrooms, and Braille signage. These products illustrate the clear commitment to universal accessibility, ensuring that built environments not only comply with regulations but also genuinely serve the needs of all users. The approach is clear… each element is carefully chosen to promote inclusion and safety.
Project Impact on Society and Environment
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – By addressing barriers, the project minimizes exclusion.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – It contributes to safer and more sustainable urban spaces.
- SDG 4: Quality Education – The academy offers training that enhances skills and knowledge.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Innovative tools and methods drive forward architectural design.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strategic alliances strengthen the impact across sectors.
Looking Ahead: Building Accessible and Sustainable Environments
The transformation envisioned by BAU ACCESIBILIDAD goes beyond mere compliance with regulations. It is a commitment to a future where every environment—workplaces, urban spaces, and public buildings—is designed with inclusion at its core. By facilitating the creation of accessible, safe, and sustainable environments, the project leads a shift towards eliminating barriers and reducing inclusion gaps, thereby promoting comprehensive accessibility for all people. Andrea Boudeguer, an architect with a commendable history since 2002, spearheads this initiative, ensuring that both innovative solutions and practical products are implemented effectively across Chile and Latin America. The focus on architectural design blends precision with creativity, offering not only safety and compliance but also an inspiring blueprint for the future. Through strategic partnerships and state-of-the-art tools, BAU ACCESIBILIDAD paves the way for a societal impact that resonates with the very essence of inclusivity and sustainability—an approach that resembles a natural conversation about better living environments… a true reflection of the modern, accessible urban experience.
