designing homes for life
Design Principles
importance of design
We create affordable “homes for life” for older, vulnerable residents who are able to live independently and have intermediate care needs.
Preferred Homes Limited is delighted to be working with our panel of architects, Local Authority partners and Homes England to provide a new generation of well designed, sustainable community based extra care housing which is entirely resident focused.
With reference to the updated HAPPI principles and the latest guidelines of the Housing LIN, from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People, we present our recently published proposals for excellent design and delivery taking into account learning for a post COVID and Grenfell world.
Design Guide
Home for Life
We create affordable urban and suburban “homes for life” for elderly residents who are able to live independently and have intermediate care needs
Close to amenities
Good transport links
Well considered parking availability
Accommodation to suit changing care needs
Device operated apps
External monitoring
Avoid overheating
Roof Mounted Solar PV
Zero “O-Zone” depleting Wall and Roof Insulation
Community connectivity
Health & wellbeing
Intergenerational integration
Open standards and protocols
Cloud computing
Up to date monitoring service
Maximum natural ventilation
Avoidance of internal corridors with no light or ventilation
Maximum glazing - plentiful natural light
Fully wheelchair accessible
Barrier free
Considerate design for cognitive or sensory impairment
Community
Flexibility
Mix of 1 and 2 beds homes
An enabling environment for social distancing
Own front door
CCTV
Contextual design
Beautiful gardens
Communal terraces