Design - Building homes and communities

The design of buildings and their surrounding are central to achieving good outcomes for individual users and the wider community and environment. Following the launch of the Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) report, we have updated our the Design webpages on this site. The resources listed within the subtopics below offer guidance and examples of effective design principles and practice for the design of accommodation for older and vulnerable adults, including people with disabilities and long term conditions.

They cover the technical aspects of both new build and remodelling of existing buildings and give an idea of key principles based on current policies and practices.

The information available in these pages is segmented into the following :

• Reports
• Design Guides
• Planning
• Factsheets
• Casestudies
• Podcasts
• Standards

Forthcoming: an online directory of the DH funded Extra Care schemes

Do not hesitate to contact us at info@housinglin.org.uk if you would like to upload relevant documents on our website