People-Centred Design is about creating environments that support health, well being and social participation.
In this edition of ResearchMatters we outline a few of our projects and initiatives where people are put at the centre of the design of the built environment. All of these projects are collaborative efforts and we are delighted to be able to work with great partners who share our interest in creating people friendly buildings, neighbourhoods and cities. We hope you enjoy our newsletter and feel free to contact us if you have queries. The TrinityHaus Team
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Universal Design of dwellings for people with dementia, their families and carers: TrinityHaus have recently
collaborated with The Living with Dementia (LiD) Research Programme (also based in Trinity College Dublin) to complete research around the Universal Design of dwellings for people with dementia, their families and carers. This project, which was commissioned by the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) at the National Disability Authority (NDA), will result in new Universal Design guidelines to underpin the future design of new houses or to retrofit existing homes. These guidelines will help people with dementia to remain living safely in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. A research report and the guidelines will soon be published so keep an eye on our website or the CEUD website www.universaldesign.ie
Stakeholder Consulation
Research
Matters Autumn 2014 In This Issue 1. Universal Design of Dwellings for people with dementia, their families and carers 2. Shared Educational Campuses through a Universal Design Approach 3. Workshop on Inclusive Design 4. Universal Design as a Framework for Health and Wellbeing in the Built Environment 5. Recent Achievements