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Changing the Mindset from ‘Granny Flat’ to Flexible Home Adaptations
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Date:
Thursday 23 November 2023
Time:
1.00pm -
2.00pm
Cost:
Member Rate: €35 | Practice Rate: €30
Location:
Interactive Live Session via Zoom
RIAI CPD:
1 Structured CPD Point
Event Information
The RIAI present a CPD on Changing the mindset from ‘Granny Flat’ to Flexible Home Adaptations, Catherine Dollard (MRIAI) and Linda Horgan (MAOTI).
Course Aim
The aim of the CPD course is to inform attendees of best practice in the design of flexible home adaptations.
Who is this CPD for?
- RIAI members - architects working on domestic housing projects, Local Authority architects and Age Friendly Technical Advisors
- AOTI members working in the area of home adaptations
- IPI members, particularly Local Authority planners
Course Overview
The CPD course will cover the following topics:
- Why write this paper?
- Methodology
- Position being taken
- Analysis of current Development Plans & Demographics
- Issues
- Recommendations
- Proposed Planning Guidelines for Flexible Home Adaptations
- 10 Universal Design Features
- Learnings
- Case Studies
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
LO1: An understanding of the criteria for ‘granny flats’ in existing Development Plans and why there is a need for a more consistent approach to support positive health and housing outcomes.
LO2: Illustrate best practice in the provision of flexible home adaptations to provide a home for older people and those who need support to live independently.
Speakers
Catherine Dollard (MRIAI) and Linda Horgan (MAOTI).
Programme
Time | Description/ Topic | Speaker |
---|---|---|
13:00 | Introduction by RIAI Chair: The initial research identifying inconsistent Development Plans and the establishment of the Liaison Group | Chair Isoilde Dillon |
13:10 | Presentation Position Paper - content and consultation with Age Friendly Technical Advisors 1. Why write this paper? 2. Methodology 3. Position being taken 4. Analysis of current Development Plans & Demographics 5. Issues | Linda Horgan |
13:30 | Making the case for change 6. Recommendations 7. Proposed Planning Guidelines for Flexible Home Adaptations 8. 10 Universal Design Features 9. Learnings 10. Case Studies | Catherine Dollard |
13:50 | Q+A (10 minutes) | Chair |
14:00 | Close | Chair |