HAPPI Hour Webinar - Sustaining Almshouses for the 21st Century
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The views shared in this webinar do not necessarily reflect the views of the Housing LIN.
You can also download the chat report here (opens new window).
Feedback
- Fascinating insight into almshouses in the the 21st century.
- Clear, thoughtful, engaged. Excellent speakers covering topic area from a number of perspectives.
- Useful stimulus to consider how built environment can work hand in hand with almshouse approaches.
- Very informative, both about the almshouse tradition and also the architects' thought processes.
- Fascinating insight into almshouses in the the 21st century.
- Clear, thoughtful, engaged. Excellent speakers covering topic area from a number of perspectives.
- Useful stimulus to consider how built environment can work hand in hand with almshouse approaches.
- Very informative, both about the almshouse tradition and also the architects' thought processes.
Overview & Agenda
This insightful HAPPI Hour webinar, hosted in partnership with The Almshouse Association, explored the evolving role of almshouses in the 21st century.
Building on the findings and recommendations of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, this session delves into the recent Almshouse Association Research Workshop, which examined almshouses as ‘anchor institutions’ and their enduring role over centuries. We also look ahead, discussing how almshouses can continue to thrive as a sustainable, affordable housing solution for generations to come.
Additionally, we feature presentations on innovative almshouse developments in Cambridgeshire, showcasing contemporary designs and the critical success factors that benefit both residents and local communities. This will include Girton Town Charity’s Dovehouse Court, a recent RIBA East award winner, and More's Meadow almshouse in Great Shelford, as featured in this Housing LIN case study.
This insightful HAPPI Hour webinar, hosted in partnership with The Almshouse Association, explored the evolving role of almshouses in the 21st century.
Building on the findings and recommendations of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, this session delves into the recent Almshouse Association Research Workshop, which examined almshouses as ‘anchor institutions’ and their enduring role over centuries. We also look ahead, discussing how almshouses can continue to thrive as a sustainable, affordable housing solution for generations to come.
Additionally, we feature presentations on innovative almshouse developments in Cambridgeshire, showcasing contemporary designs and the critical success factors that benefit both residents and local communities. This will include Girton Town Charity’s Dovehouse Court, a recent RIBA East award winner, and More's Meadow almshouse in Great Shelford, as featured in this Housing LIN case study.
Speakers
16:00 – Zoom format
Sally Taylor-Ridgway, Communications and Membership Officer, Host, Housing LIN
16:05 – Chair’s opening comments
Chair: Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
16:10 – Nick Phillips
Chief Executive, The Almshouse Association UK
16:20 – Ian Bramwell
Director, Mole Architects
16:30 – Rowan Haysom
Director, Haysom Ward Miller Architects
16:40 – Questions and panel debate
17.00 – Event close
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
16:00 – Zoom format
Sally Taylor-Ridgway, Communications and Membership Officer, Host, Housing LIN
16:05 – Chair’s opening comments
Chair: Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
16:10 – Nick Phillips
Chief Executive, The Almshouse Association UK
16:20 – Ian Bramwell
Director, Mole Architects
16:30 – Rowan Haysom
Director, Haysom Ward Miller Architects
16:40 – Questions and panel debate
17.00 – Event close
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
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- Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
- Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery; and
- Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments.
Join our HAPPI Hours to connect with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members, exchange ideas, and share experiences in a relaxed setting.
Stay connected using #HAPPIHour on Bluesky (opens new window) and LinkedIn (opens new window).
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