Design principles in housing for people with complex physical and cognitive disability: towards an integrated framework for practice

Wright, Courtney J., Zeeman, Heidi and Whitty, Jennifer A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5886-1933 (2017) Design principles in housing for people with complex physical and cognitive disability: towards an integrated framework for practice. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, 32 (2). 339–360. ISSN 1566-4910

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Abstract

To develop a research-based environmental framework to guide the design and construction of suitable residential dwellings for individuals with complex disability. An environmental approach to housing design and development recognises that there are physical, psychological and social components relating to housing design, dwelling location and the neighbourhood context, and that these elements interact to affect the physical, psychological, and social wellness of individuals. Following theoretical review and synthesis, a comprehensive set of design features that are conducive to residents’ wellness and quality of life are described. It is clear that housing design and development for people with complex disability ought to consider the physical, social, natural, symbolic, and care environment in relation to housing design, dwelling location, and the neighbourhood context for improved housing outcomes. An integrated housing design and development framework is presented. It is hoped this practical matrix/evaluative tool will inform future inclusive housing design and development decisions in Australia and internationally. The application of this framework is especially relevant to political climates striving to achieve design innovation to increase housing choice for people with complex disability.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	high care needs,housing design,housing policy,neurological disability,disability,housing,social housing
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Economics Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Respiratory and Airways Group Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Services and Primary Care Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023)
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	31 May 2016 08:33
Last Modified:	22 Oct 2022 01:11
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/59133
DOI:	10.1007/s10901-016-9517-2

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