In the latest issue of Hydroplus, Yves Pucheral, co-founder of Water Connect, revisits a fundamental principle: universal accessibility is not an option—it is a prerequisite.
Designing a water fountain isn’t just about dispensing drinking water.
It’s about thinking:
✔️ of children
✔️ of the elderly
✔️ of people in wheelchairs
✔️ of the visually impaired
✔️ of guide dogs
Adjusted control heights, addition of Braille, co-design with the APF…
Every detail counts.
Against the backdrop of repeated heat waves, the challenge is clear:
increase the number of water fountains, cooling stations, and inclusive facilities in public spaces.
Elections come and go.
Heat waves remain.
Climate adaptation decisions cannot wait.
👉 Read the full interview HERE.
👉 Elected officials and local governments: let’s talk about your cooling and inclusive urban planning projects.
