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Abloy UK uncovers multi-residential access trends and market drivers: Abloy UK has delved into multi-residential access trends and key market drivers in a new whitepaper, ‘The future of multi-residential access management,’ encompassing environments such as apartments, university accommodation, care homes, and more. http://dlvr.it/T24wdq

Changing Places: The University of East London, Royal Docks Centre of Sustainability. 🎓 The installation of the hygiene room at UEL marks a significant milestone for accessibility in the area. Currently, there is only one other Changing Places facility available, making this new facility a crucial addition to meet the pressing needs of individuals with diverse mobility requirements. With the introduction of: → Astor ABW-CP Height Adjustable Wash Basin, → Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist, → Astor Shower Trolley,  → KwickScreen Privacy Screen. These additions set a new standard for accessibility, catering to diverse needs within the University community and beyond. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ergXSk9H 🍎 University of East London London Councils East London NHS Foundation Trust Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability (RDCS) Changing Places UK Daniel Milne Liv Stevens-Knight KwickScreen José Tovar #InclusiveSpaces #AccessibilityInnovation #UniversityOfEastLondon #HygieneRoom #ChangingPlaces

Exciting news for the UK / London shared living scene! 🌠 With the help of the Second Generation Shared Living Consortium (SGSLC), the Greater London Authority drafted a new planning guidance on Large-scale Purpose-built Shared Living' (LSPBSL). The guidance (link below) provides space and facilities benchmarks and practical advice to help ensure LSPBSL developments are designed and managed to be of good quality, safe, #inclusive, and integrated into the local neighbourhood. Some highlights include: ✅ Encouraging common areas / public spaces that are inclusive, integrate with local communities and add to #biodiversity net gain 🏵️ ✅ Ensuring LSPSBL is designed with the needs of residents and locals in mind 👂🏾 ✅ Promotion of wellbeing, incidental meetings, group interactions, socialising, lounging, engagement and recreation 🛝 ✅ Allowing LSPBSL schemes to be car free and requiring cycle parks 🚲 ✅ Providing clarity on private vs common space ratios with baseline criteria on provision of amenities 🛏️ One of areas we felt were a bit limiting was the labeling of LSPBSL as a transitory product; we are seeing more and more residents "come for convenience and stay for community" for 2,3,4 years and more. The guidance also only refers to one type of coliving (LSPSBL), whereas there are several other typologies in London and abroad. Room for improvement there... 🤔 Overall, the planning guidance highlights the potentials for shared living schemes to embed #sustainability, #community and #wellbeing throughout its design and operations. Great guidelines from the GLA! 💯 UK #coliving players, what are your thoughts?? urbanbubble, re:shape, Gravity Co, VervLife, Vonder, DANDI, Mason & Fifth, Assael Architecture, Halcyon Development Partners, HUB, Node, Noiascape

THE DEMOCRATISATION OF TOWN CENTRE PLANNING AND DESIGN Part of the 2024 Place Management Conference: ‘We Need to Talk About Housing!’ London Euston, 28th Feb Market failure on many high streets and long-term neglect of town centre assets has led to a mood change for town centre users. Communities are becoming much more assertive in demanding what services they want their high street to provide and how empty units could be utilised to fulfil their needs. Is this creating friction with private sector developers? Does this expand the stakeholders which local planning authorities must engage with? Is this compounded by a growing residential population in town centres? And, how do we ensure collaboration in planning and design? For the Place Management Conference on the 28th February, ATCM is delighted to announce that Dr Jo Morrison, Co-Founder and, Director of Research and Policy of the Association of Collaborative Design will join the panel debate ‘Policy and Practice in the Resi-fication of the High Street’. BOOKINGS CLOSE ON MONDAY 12TH FEBRUARY! Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eSWGJQv9

📢 New Housing Quality Standards in Brussels: What Landlords Need to Know Effective on January 1, 2026, the Brussels-Capital Region's new decree outlines critical safety, health, and equipment requirements for rental properties. Key points: 🔒 Building Safety: Expanded assessments include structural integrity and features like furniture and woodwork. Elevated structures need parapets of at least 1 meter high. ⚡ Electricity and Gas: Strict guidelines ensure safe installations, banning Type 1 gas boilers, and requiring regular maintenance. 🌱 Health aspects: Enhanced rules on humidity, pests, lighting, ventilation, and sewerage, with more scrutiny on temporary moisture issues. 🛠️ Equipment of the housing: New requirements for water taps, showers, and essential amenities. 📏 Minimum Space: Updated minimum area and height standards for living spaces. Landlords must comply to avoid properties being deemed uninhabitable and ensure tenant safety. Regular maintenance, thorough documentation, and prompt repairs are key. 👉 Read the full article by Ulrike Beuselinck, Heyrman, Aline, and Paco Shen: https://ow.ly/BEIJ50Sk9m6 #RealEstate #LandlordTips #BrusselsHousing #RealEstateRegulations

🤔 Don’t you also think healthy buildings should be the only buildings where people live, learn, work, play, and recover?   🎉 Then sign up to VELUX's launch event for their 2024 Healthy Buildings Barometer, an inspiring initiative focused on healthy buildings as a key component of a holistic approach to #decarbonisation. This collaboration with BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe underscores the commitment of VELUX to promoting health and comfort in building design.   🎗 By emphasizing that healthy buildings should be the standard for living, they are raising the bar for our industry. The launch event on April 11th will include technical workshops delving into the intricacies of healthy buildings and broader discussions with policymakers and sector experts.   👏 This initiative not only highlights the importance of health and comfort but also serves as an inspiration to others. Projects like this make us immensely proud of our members and their commitment to driving positive change.   If you want to know more and attend, reach out to Julie Kjestrup or Elisabeth Hoffmann!    #energyefficiency #efficientbuildings

“The imperative for health-driven building policy has never been more pressing. Buildings must be fortified for health.” Read about our urgent call for healthy building policies, backed by esteemed Surgeons General and leaders of national public health organizations, in BuildingGreen, Inc: https://lnkd.in/erXKMhtm

Are you interested in #healthy buildings as part of an #integrated and #holistic approach to #decarbonisation? If yes, great! If no, you should be! BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe have been hard at work with the Healthy Buildings Barometer 2024, which will be launched on April 11th, at Arts 56 in Brussels. Developed by BPIE, and with the dedicated support of VELUX the 2024 Healthy Buildings Barometer stresses that healthy buildings should be the only buildings in which people live, learn, work, play or recover. I don't need to tell you that the Barometer comes at a critical time, with the implementation of the revised #EPBD offering the opportunity for policymakers to reframe decarbonization efforts towards a more inclusive approach that integrates human health and well-being as a fundamental priority. The Barometer gives concrete recommendations on how to go about that. The launch is split into two parts: 15:00 – 18:00 Workshop – What is a healthy building and how do we make our buildings healthier? A technical workshop for those who want to dive deep into the nuts and bolts of the Healthy Buildings Barometer 18:00 – 21:00 - Reception and walking dinner: a broader discussion on what a holistic approach to healthy buildings could look like with policymakers and sector experts representing buildings, health and social justice. If you're interested in knowing more and attending, please send myself or Elisabeth Hoffmann a message or an email ([email protected]) and we'll send through the invitation to you! #InsideVELUX #Fitfor55 #PrioritisePeople #RenovationRevolution #IEQ Oliver Rapf Caroline Milne Scott Magalich

One of our core competencies is as a Top 50 #healthcareconstruction builder in 🇺🇸. I often reflect on the #meaning that our buildings provide to the people they serve. What if I told you that our company’s connection to nature & adventure helps our customer’s dream an experience we build for them. Our purpose-building experience is unique. We want to create structures and campuses where we can close our eyes and feel our customer occupant’s living experience. Recently, I reflected on the future of "Aged Care Facilities." I believe that the last years of our lives should evoke a feeling of rebirth and accomplishment. Our aged care experience should allow joy and reflection: bare feet on the property, touching nature and the sun, laughing while telling stories of our experiences, and sending off our friends with a deep sense of purpose, pride, and belief. At our company, we believe that our buildings should offer an experience where dignity at the end of our lifespans transcends the cost of the care. Our customers ask us to bring ‘life’ to our healthcare facilities for the wonderful occupants they serve. This is why we are "building to solve the world's greatest challenges for the most important occupants on earth." Let's work together to create a future where healthcare facilities are more than just buildings but a space where people can live, laugh, and cherish their final moments. #constructiontitan 🗻🗻🦺🦺🦬🦬 #healthcarefacilities #generalcontractor #purposebuilding #agedcarefacilities #healthcareconstruction #healthcaredevelopment #healthcaredesign

🏡🪴The 2024 Healthy Building Barometer - a comprehensive guide for policy- and decision-makers on achieving healthy and sustainable buildings in Europe - was launched yesterday in Brussels.   The new edition, called HBB, is developed by the BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe - Buildings Performance Institute Europe and facilitated by VELUX. This eighth edition of the report marks a significant expansion encompassing not just homes but also offices, schools, and hospitals.   At its core, this report delves deep into the essence of healthy buildings, shedding light through a compelling array of case studies spanning Europe. What truly defines a healthy building? The report outlines five dimensions:   Enhancing mental and physical well-being 🌿 Tailored to meet human needs 👩💼 Built and managed with sustainability in mind 🌱 Resilient and adaptable to changing circumstances 🔄 Empowering occupants to thrive 💪    The release couldn't have come at a better time, especially with the EU Council's final adoption of the European Performance Buildings Directive today. It's a crucial resource that provides valuable insights for member states as they tackle the newly introduced concept of "indoor environmental quality" in the #EPBD. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ezH5U2zZ #esso #healthybuildings #BPIE #velux #fivedimensions #europe