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(From the webinar) The first case study is from Copenhagen, Denmark. The project is called Future Sølund Urban Nursing Home and it features intergenerational mixing and mixed-use, and by that I mean retail. Housing and institutional uses are located on the same site as well as access to green space. These renderings are from a winning entry to an architecture competition. The building is currently under construction. It's scheduled to complete in 2026. It includes nursing home units, homes for young people, homes for special needs, daycare centre, shops, cafes and workshops. So in this equivalent of a long term care project, you have shops and cafes that invite the general public to enter the senior housing, to enter the nursing home and participate in the lives of the people living there. The pathogenic approach limits the interaction between residents and the outside world to reduce the risk of harm. The salutogenic approach promotes community and intergenerational mixing, sense of manageability, access to family and friends. Watch the full presentation 👉 https://lttr.ai/ASkCJ

The Queensland Children's #Hospital in #Brisbane, #Australia, is an exemplary model of #biophilic #design in a #healthcare setting. This approach integrates natural elements and principles to create healing environments that promote the well-being of patients, families, and staff. Here are the seven key aspects of biophilic design at Queensland Children's Hospital: 1. Natural Light Implementation: Large windows and skylights throughout the hospital ensure an abundance of natural light. This not only reduces the need for artificial lighting but also supports the circadian rhythms of patients and staff, promoting better sleep and overall health. Impact: Natural light has been shown to enhance mood and reduce stress, making it a vital component of a healing environment. 2. Views of Nature Implementation: Many rooms and common areas have direct views of the surrounding greenery and landscaped gardens. This visual connection to nature is calming and can reduce anxiety and pain perception. Impact: Studies have demonstrated that views of nature can speed up recovery and improve emotional well-being. 3. Indoor Greenery and Gardens Implementation: The hospital incorporates indoor plants and several green spaces, including rooftop gardens accessible to patients and their families. This helps bring nature indoors, creating a more soothing and welcoming atmosphere. Impact: Access to green spaces has been linked to lower stress levels, improved concentration, and enhanced mood. 4. Water Features Implementation: The use of water elements, such as indoor fountains and outdoor water features, introduces the calming sound of flowing water, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. Impact: The presence of water features in healthcare settings is associated with reduced blood pressure and a general sense of calm. 5. Natural Materials and Colors Implementation: The use of natural materials like wood, stone, and soft, earthy colors throughout the hospital evokes a sense of connection to the natural environment. This creates a warm, welcoming, and non-clinical atmosphere. 6. Wayfinding and Spatial Organization Implementation: The hospital design includes intuitive wayfinding with clear visual cues, making it easier for patients and visitors to navigate the space. The use of natural elements in the design also helps in orienting people. Impact: Effective wayfinding reduces stress and anxiety associated with getting lost, which is particularly important in large hospital environments. 7. Playful and Interactive Design Implementation: The hospital incorporates playful design elements, interactive art, and child-friendly spaces that engage the senses and provide a sense of exploration and discovery. This is critical in a pediatric setting where distraction and engagement can significantly impact a child’s experience. #healthcarearchitecture #QueenslandChildrenHospital

New Care starts build on new care facility

🏙️👶 How do we ensure cities are apt for our littlest city dwellers? Our new self-paced online course “Streets for Kids: Urban Spaces for Children to Grow” is all about how urban planners, policymakers and community leaders like you can help create more child-friendly streets. 🎓 Authored by Carlota Sáenz de Tejada Granados, a leading expert at Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) specialising in housing and health, the course outlines strategies to transform urban spaces into safer, more engaging places for children. By the end of the course, you'll: ✅ Understand how car-focused street design affects the health and quality of life for children and caregivers. ✅ Gain awareness of childhood phases and their impact on street use and needs. ✅ Learn how to redesign streets to cater to children and communities, as well as strategies for successful implementation. (Oh, and did we mention the course is totally free? 🤑) 👉 Start learning today: https://lnkd.in/d9kMjayZ #StreetsForKids #ChildFriendlyCities #FreeOnlineCourse #UrbanPlanning #CityDesign Actua Solutions Valerie Aubry Blanca Fondevila EIT Urban Mobility EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology Sheena King

How effective are refurbishments and conversions of larger units into 'small-houses'? Caroline Bartle just shared this article with me which I found very interesting. Does anyone else have any insights into measuring the efficacy of refurbishments - perhaps some personal experience of it? Abstract The long-term care environments in which older persons with dementia live could have an effect on residents and staff. The purpose of this study was to evaluate renovations to a long-term care center for individuals with advanced dementia using a multi-method approach. Renovations included lighting, design elements to reduce noise, and exit-seeking behaviors, along with attempting to create a more home-like environment through smaller dining spaces and other changes. Results revealed that while some aspects of the renovations were rated by staff as being positive, little impact could be found for residents based on in-unit observations or standard assessments. Porter, M. M., Borges, B., Dunn, N. J., Funk, L., Guse, L., Kelly, C., … Roger, K. (2022). Renovations of a Long-Term Care Center for Residents with Advanced Dementia—Impact on Residents and Staff. Journal of Aging and Environment, 38(2), 109–135. https://lnkd.in/gEtS22Xi

Something that may be of interest to those in the Healthy Homes Hub network. The Healthy City Design International Congress 😍 Launched in 2017, the Healthy City Design Congress is the world’s leading forum for sharing knowledge on designing, planning and investing in healthy and sustainable cities and communities, in recognition that prosperity and a healthy economy is integrally linked to a healthy society and a healthy planet. Each year, world-leading researchers, practitioners, policy thinkers, community voices and impact investors from across the fields of public health, urban planning, housing, transport and mobility, commercial real estate, and sustainable development, gather to share research outputs, best practice case studies, and new policy ideas. After 6 years hosted in London, the congress is being hosted in a new city every two years. In 2023 and from 15-16 October 2024, the maritime city of  Liverpool is hosting the congress, with plans underway to move to Manchester in 2025/6. Take a look 👓 below to see more about what the two days consist of..... and there is still time before 5th September to enter the award for #HealthyHome For developments for any generation which contribute significantly to the mental and physical health of the residents, improve health equity and adhere to sustainable development principles. Submissions should demonstrate how the project/ scheme applies design principles for healthy living, including but not restricted to accessibility and adaptability, access to natural light, adequate livable space, connectivity to community amenities and transport, and climate resilience. #RightUpOurStreet #MakingHousingBetter TCW Sero Tallarna Jenny Danson Lee Reevell Marc Sansom

In a healthy city, smoke-free designations need to extend to selective outdoor public spaces to minimize involuntary smoke exposure. These spaces might, for example, include bazaars, parks, children playgrounds, and public transport stops. https://lnkd.in/e9EpNXdu

Richmond Community Hospital Virginia Union University 1209 Overbrook Road Richmond Community Hospital was originally named the Sarah Jones Memorial Hospital in honor of the first Black woman to pass the Virginia Medical Examining Board and a Richmond medical pioneer. It was designed by Edward F. Sinnet Sr. in the Art Deco style and constructed by the John T. Wilson Company. Its construction in 1932 was the culmination of five years of fundraising, part of a citywide appeal to bring the woefully inadequate health care facilities for Richmond Blacks up to modern standards. Although this hospital was far too small to serve the thousands of African Americans who lived in Richmond, its construction during the depths of the Depression was a point of pride. The building was transferred to Virginia Union University in 1980 when the hospital moved to a modern facility in Church Hill, and has since remained vacant. VUU recently announced that impact investing firm Steinbridge Group will invest approximately $40 million in VUU, empowering them to develop underutilized parcels of land for commercial and residential uses. The initial sites slated for development are University-owned parcels where Steinbridge will develop 130-200 market rate and affordable residential homes. According to Richmond Bizsense, and shared on the Steinbridge Group website, “the 1930s-era hospital building, which the university said is no longer usable, would apparently be razed to make way for the new buildings.” Historic Richmond has heard from a number of community members who are concerned about the potential demolition of this historic building. We believe that 1) this building has a significant story to tell, with significant architectural, historical and cultural value, 2) the community wants to see it saved, and 3) there could be several viable plans for saving it. We have reached out to VUU’s President to offer, if they would give us access to the building, to pull together a team of volunteer architects, engineers and construction experts to assess the building’s condition and alternatives for incorporating it into the larger project plans. We would like to work with the community and VUU to find a preservation solution and will provide updates here as we learn more. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQXf5gTG #RVA #RVABlackHistory #RVAhistory

As professionals in senior living, it's crucial to understand the importance of effective space planning for downsizing seniors. Our blog 'Maximizing Your New Home: Space Planning Ideas for Smaller Spaces' explores how smart design can improve safety, accessibility, and overall quality of life for older adults transitioning to smaller homes.

📣 📣 📣 Open to researchers, policy-makers, providers, design and healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in design and planning of #residentiallongtermcare settings in Ireland! On June 7, 2024, TrinityHaus Research Centre researchers will be holding their first stakeholder workshop as part of the Health Research Board (HRB)-funded research project “Planning and design for quality of life and resilience in residential long-term care settings for older people in Ireland”. The team, from the TrinityHaus Research Centre in Trinity College Dublin School of Engineering, Age Friendly Ireland, Age Action Ireland, Health Service Executive and the  The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) aims to provide research findings and recommendations related to the buildings and outdoor spaces (built environment) associated with long-term residential care settings for older people (nursing homes) in Ireland. This project also involves a number of collaborators, including the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), IADNAM, Nursing Homes Ireland, Care Champions, O'Connell Mahon Architects, Maastricht University and Bill Benbow. The main outcome will be the development of a set of planning and design guidelines for new settings and the adaptation and retrofit of existing settings, all underpinned by Universal Design principles. The aims of the workshop are: ➡ To present and disseminate initial findings on key research activities, as well as gather feedback from stakeholders ➡ To initiate discussions on the translation of research findings into guidelines ➡ To present the lived experience (application of daily clock methodology; outputs from ‘meaning of home’ workshop series organized and delivered in residential long-term care setting (organized and delivered by current Poetry Ireland Poet in Resident Anne Tannam). Understanding the needs and preferences of residents, families, and staff, is critical to this research.  During the workshop, researchers will share the overall engagement strategy implemented, and discuss some of the key outputs framed by expert interviews, on-line consultation, focus groups, and the adaptation of daily clock exercise to capture people’s perception of the built environment in residential long-term care. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to feedback on activities, as well as get an opportunity to experience some of the methods during the workshop. The event will be taking place in Local Government House 35-39 Usher's Quay, Dublin 8, on Friday, June 7, 2024. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/e9z-jHrv or contact Jennifer O Donoghue (jeodonog@tcd.ie). Tom Grey Desmond O'Neill Dimitra Xidous For more details: https://lnkd.in/dJNuR8GP