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Accessible Dwellings: Accessible Dwellings in Seest

Translated title

Tilgængelige Boliger: Tilgængelige Boliger i Seest

Author

Term

4. term

Publication year

2014

Submitted on

Pages

101

Abstract

Accessible Dwellings undersøger, hvordan boliger kan støtte voksne med intellektuelle handicap og fremme inklusion og høj grad af selvbestemmelse som grundlag for et godt liv. Projektet prioriterer bæredygtighed med særlig vægt på sociale og miljømæssige forhold. Mange med intellektuelle handicap trives med tydelige rammer og en struktureret hverdag; derfor styrker projektet zoneringen af boligen, så private områder klart adskilles fra fælles rum for at øge beboernes trivsel. Personer med fysiske handicap har behov for tilgængelige boliger med optimerede adgangsveje og faste løsninger. På baggrund af en analyse af brugernes behov formuleres konkrete designretningslinjer. Den miljømæssige bæredygtighed tilpasses projektet ved at balancere passive tiltag (bygningens form og klimaskærm, placering og orientering) med aktive tiltag (energiproducerende anlæg) for at sikre et sundt indeklima og lavt energiforbrug.

Accessible Dwellings explores how housing can support adults with intellectual disabilities by promoting inclusion and a high degree of self-determination as a foundation for a good life. The project emphasizes sustainability, with a main focus on social and environmental aspects. Many people with intellectual disabilities benefit from clear boundaries and a structured daily life; the design therefore strengthens zoning in the housing, clearly separating private areas from shared spaces to enhance residents' wellbeing. People with physical disabilities need accessible dwellings with optimized access routes and fixed solutions. Based on an analysis of users' needs, the project defines design guidelines. Environmental sustainability is tailored to this project by balancing passive measures (the building's shape and envelope, position and orientation) with active measures (energy-producing devices) to achieve a healthy indoor climate and reduced energy use.

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