The architect Hansel Bauman along with Gallaudet University’s American Sign Language Deaf Studies Department in 2005 created the DeafSpace Project. The project was founded so that during the building of structural environments, the needs of people who are deaf would be taken into consideration. The structure of the buildings environments were completely reimagined, actually over ‘150’ singular architectural elements were found. These elements need to be taken into account and are crucial for the use of people who are deaf. These elements are also useful to people who can hear, some of the principles of the elements found in this study are used in work places such as more open spaces and floor to ceiling glass – deaf gain. Deaf gain is an ideology whereby society significantly gains knowledge through the contributions of people who are deaf, which then benefits the society as a whole.

Whilst signing, the person occupies their own space. Depending on the amount of people joining in the conversation there needs to be significant DeafSpace for the communication to be accessed by all involved.  More surface area, a bigger open space and more visibility from the glass, can also benefit workers. These DeafSpaces create a more positive and relaxing work environment, there is more space to chat; to get inspired through seeing others creativity and work ethic.