Deck access, balconies and bungalows: new trends in HAPPI award-winning buildings

Every year two Housing Design Awards are given out to the best residential schemes for elderly living, as part of the HAPPI (Housing our Ageing Population: Plan for Implementation) programme. This illustrated Housing LIN Case Study Report explores recurring design strategies adopted by past and recent winners, and the lessons that can be learnt to inform and influence future 'age-friendly' mainstream housing and purpose-built specialist housing.