Freedom from barriers makes possible an independent and self-determined lifestyle, encouraging mobility and integration in the cohabitation of all groups of people, including different agegroups. Approximately 50 current projects are presented with the help of texts, photos, plans and diagrams. They communicate a modern language of form, helping to create and shape contemporary living spaces for people. A provocative plea for genuinely barrier-free building and an illustrated commentary on the DIN norms round off this standard work. Architects: Archinauten/Architekten Dworschak-Mühlbacher, Architectenbureau Paul de Ruiter, Architekturbüro Schwarz, burkhalter sumi architekten, c.f. Architekten, Diezinger & Kramer, Manfred Drescher/Dieter Kubina, Eller+Eller Architekten, Georg Scheel Wetzel Architekten, Holm Gießler, Grabow Architekten, Florian Höfer, Jürke Architekten, Kollhoff Architekten, Martini Architekten, monomere, Nebel Pössl Architekten, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), Steinhilber+Weis, Heinz Tesar/Hella Rolfes, UNStudio, Dietger Wissounig.

Philipp Meuser, born 1969. Architect (BDA) and publisher. Studied architecture in Berlin and Zurich, specializing in history and theory of architecture. Co-heads their own architectural practice in Berlin with his wife, Natascha Meuser. Areas of expertise: accessibility, signage, building safety. Author of numerous books about healthcare architecture and the history of Soviet architecture. Jennifer Tobolla, born 1980, architect. Studied architecture in Berlin. Since joining 2007 she has worked on numerous government and local government projects both in Germany and abroad. Areas of expertise: accessibility, building safety.