Sonia Parol of Urban Edge Architecture writes for the Housing LIN about how designers should look to create positive outcomes for health and wellbeing in older people.
A number of impressive schemes that meet HAPPI design principles have been shortlisted in this year’s Housing Design Awards, sponsored by the Housing LIN.
The first study of its kind in Wales, it investigated the appropriate design and delivery of housing provision for older people which would enable them to live happily, healthily, safely and independently in later life.
A new Department for Work and Pensions guidance discusses the new LA IT functionality requirement for sheltered and extra care supported accommodation.