Freedom from barriers makes possible an independent and self-determinedlifestyle, encouraging mobility and integration in the cohabitation of allgroups of people, including different agegroups. Approximately 50 currentprojects are presented with the help of texts, photos, plans and diagrams.They communicate a modern language of form, helping to create and shapecontemporary living spaces for people. A provocative plea for genuinelybarrier-free building and an illustrated commentary on the DIN norms roundoff this new standard work.