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Designing Environments with | for Children & Adolescents

Our
Mission

The DECA Lab is dedicated to supporting the research-informed design of inclusive, enabling environments for all young people. We are also committed to honoring children's right to healthy communities and spaces, and to participating in the planning & evaluation of their everyday environments

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Our Team

Meet the dynamic DECA Lab team of researchers, students, associates and community partners

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Research    & Projects

Learn more about the DECA Lab's research & community-engaged projects for and with young people

Resource Hub

Browse our lab publications as well as other helpful resources, databases & training materials

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Take Part

Learn about upcoming events & opportunities with the DECA Lab

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Lab Philosophies & Acknowledgements

The DECA Lab acknowledges that:

Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously

Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

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