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Blind Architect
- Chris Downey, a blind architect, poses the question: what's more challenging, composing music without hearing or designing architecture without sight?
- Downey lost his sight after two decades in the field, forcing him to adapt and discover new ways to experience and create architecture.
Learning by Doing
- Embrace hands-on experience to adapt to new challenges, particularly in fields lacking established guidelines.
- Downey's approach highlights the importance of experimentation and learning by doing.
Tech for Accessibility
- Blind architects use assistive technologies like screen readers to access digital design information.
- Speed-listening becomes crucial for efficient navigation of computer-aided design (CAD) software.