Key Resources

In this section we offer a selection of useful publications on different aspects of inclusive design that may assist in the design, development and commissioning of housing. For specific information on Lifetime Homes standards, visit the Accessible Design section on the Design Hub and/or the link to the Lifetime Homes website (opens new window).

They include:

The missing market: How home retailers can better meet the needs of over 50s consumers

This report, published by Centre for Ageing Better, explores the gaps and opportunities related to meeting over 50s consumers’ needs for inclusive products.

Innovative Housing Models for an Ageing Population

As part of the government's Grand Challenges Industrial Strategy, Housing LIN organised a roundtable discussion about the future of housing for older people.

Age-friendly housing: Future design for older people

This essential RIBA publication, co-authored by Julia Park and Jeremy Porteus, investigates how we should approach the design of future housing for an ageing population.

Opportunity Knocks: Designing solutions for an ageing society

This report by the International Longevity Centre - UK (ILC-UK), in conjunction with the Institute of Engineering and Technology and the University of Cambridge's Engineering Design Centre, warns that...

Action Plan for Inclusive Environments

The Design Council have launched an Action Plan for Inclusive Environments with industry partners that seeks to make specific commitments to promote the planning, design, construction, development and...

Building in Inclusive Design: A modern housing perspective

In this Housing LIN Viewpoint no 71, Habinteg Chief Executive, Paul Gamble, restates the case for inclusive design in housing and the wider built environment. As the innovators behind the Lifetime Homes...

Accessible Britain Challenge: toolkits on creating inclusive communities for disabled people

This online toolkit contains advice for organisations and individuals to help disabled people become full and active participants in their community. It covers a range of topics, including buildings...

Making local communities inclusive

Disability Rights UK have published new materials setting out key messages on making local communities inclusive. They include two guides on inclusive communities for disability organisations and one...

Putting Inclusive Design into Practice

Housing LIN Viewpoint no 14 is a case study detailing how Pennine Housing 2000 ensured that the interior design of a new extra care scheme was functional but without compromising style or increasing...

The principles of inclusive design (they include you)

This booklet by the then CABE sets out the five key principles of inclusive design

Design of Accessible and Adaptable General Needs Housing

This British Standards Institute document (BS9266) provides details on the general principles of accessibility in relation to access to and within, and use of, residential buildings.

Inclusion by Design: Equality, Diversity and the Built Environment

This briefing sets out CABE's then position on equality, diversity and the built environment. It offers everyday examples from urban living demonstrating how good design can help create places that work...

Inclusive Design toolkit

This free resource published by Cambridge University and BT, helps you navigate the meaning of 'inclusive design' and offers a selection of downloads and background case studies.

Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors - research findings

This research findings from Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors (I'DGO) looks into how the design of gardens, streets, neighbourhoods and open spaces can make a difference to older people's wellbeing...

Innovating With People - The Business of Inclusive Design

This book was published in May 2010 and gives readers an introduction as to how Inclusive Design can be used as a strategy for better business. The idea is to inspire, motivate and to show how industrial...