1st Edition

The Inclusive Housing Design Guide

    256 Pages
    by RIBA Publishing

    The Inclusive Housing Design Guide is a revised and updated edition of the seminal Habinteg Housing Design Guide first published in 2002. The guide provides a brief and advice for all those involved in the design and delivery of Habinteg developments, informing new build technical standards and employers' requirements for accessible homes.

    This new guide takes into account updated reference standards, specifically addressing M4(2) and M4(3) of UK building regulations. The proposed guide will provide the rationale for, specifications and technical guidance on how to deliver accessible and inclusive housing that is flexible and adaptable to changing needs.

    With invaluable advice, insights, explanations and illustrations, it is an essential guide on how to deliver housing that is functional, inclusive and meets the changing needs of people of all ages.

    Foreword

    Introduction

    Chapter 1: Historical Summary

    Chapter 2: Why we draw

    Chapter 3: How we draw

    Index

    Image credits

    Biography

    Founded in 1970, Habinteg Housing Association champions inclusion by providing and promoting accessible homes and neighbourhoods that welcome and include everyone, using its expert knowledge to inspire and influence decision-makers.