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Visiting Professor of Architecture – Oxford Brookes University 2002
Research Degree Ph.D – Oxford Brookes University 1994
BA, B.Arch. – University of Newcastle upon Tyne 1976

During fourteen years in local authority David Bonnett pioneered many aspects of accessible design, acted as advisor on the implementation of Access standards and contributed to an innovative design guide on the subject at the time. In 1994 David completed his Research Degree (Ph.D) on ‘Design Effectiveness for People with Severe Disabilities’. This, as well as his personal knowledge of disability, has made David a leading figure on the subject.

David Bonnett Architects was established in 1994 in response to the demand for his particular experience and skills as Architect-Access Consultant. Following expansion, the practice was reformed as David Bonnett Associates in 2001.

Together with heading the practice David is frequently invited to lecture, ranging from informal discussions and seminars to national and international design presentations and conferences. He is also Visiting Lecturer to the University of Reading and Visiting Professor to the Department of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University.

He has published many articles and papers on inclusive architectural design and is an active member of several national committees with an interest in Inclusive Design. These include the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) and the Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) who have authority in this area. David is the author of several access guides for the Employer’s Forum on Disability (EFD) and the Corporation of London Designing an Inclusive City. Of particular interest is David’s development of his ‘Triple Audit’ method for evaluation access to buildings.

Committees, Working Parties

Royal Society of Arts – Developing a Capable Population 2007-Current

London Development Agency – Design Advisors Panel 2007-Current

BSI Housing Task Group – Access 2006-Current

CAE Board of Trustees 2003-Current

CABE Inclusive Environment Group 2004-Current

DIPTAC 2002-2004

RADAR Access Advisory Committee 2000-2003

Access Committee for England 1995-2000

Judging Panels

Corus Steel Architectural Competition for students 2000- Current

Oxford Brookes University School of Architecture 1995- Current

Awards

2008 The Civic Trust Award – The Roundhouse, Camden, London

2008 The Civic Trust Award – Royal Observatory, Greenwich

2008 The Civic Trust Award – One Hanover Street, London

2008 The Civic Trust Award – Royal Festival Hall, Southbank, London

2007 The Civic Trust Award – Thermae Bath Spa, Bath

2006 The Civic Trust Commendation – Hackney Empire Theatre

2006 The Civic Trust Award – London Coliseum

2006 The Civic Trust Award – Royal Airforce Museum, Hendon

2005 The Civic Trust Commendation – Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

2005 Concrete Society Award – Fitzwilliam College Auditorium, Cambridge