Project Office Leeds

A design and research collaboration of staff & students @ Leeds Beckett University making ethical, social & resilient architecture. Tweets by Craig S

[aae @archeducate]

aae Project Offices Forum
Tuesday 10th September 2024 09:30-17:30
The Farrell Centre, Newcastle University
Tickets: https://t.co/DcbNqwHbZT £60 includes Conference Dinner from 7pm
Come along!

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@_JeremyLeclercq @boom_saloon @josephoates0 @GerakdK1063 Very much agreed!

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon @josephoates0 @_JeremyLeclercq @GerakdK1063 Thanks everyone. Really enjoyed today's discussion. Check out the full article underpinning our thoughts; https://t.co/d6WcssN674

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon Absolutely. Everyone involved and connected needs to contribute. Especially re @GerakdK1063 comments about different stages

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon Ultimately, the effectiveness of any dementia treatment is determined by improvement in an individual’s symptoms and overall wellbeing.

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon Partly this is due to architecture and the construction industry not utilising social sciences and qualitative research. If we begin to interview all involved, asking for their narrative account, we will begin to learn what is needed and what we don’t know

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@GerakdK1063 @boom_saloon Interestingly Gerry, that was @josephoates0 starting point, based on his Grandma's experiences.

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon This can be achieved through partnering with community organisations and resources, such as local senior centres and volunteer organisations, to provide additional support and resources to individuals with dementia and their families.

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon We think incorporating community resources can help reduce these costs and improve quality of life for people with dementia and their carers.

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon @_JeremyLeclercq It can be achieved by setting up communication systems for people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities, who speak different languages or have different cultural backgrounds. Using visual aids like infographics or diagrams can improve the effectiveness of communication

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon @GerakdK1063 Exactly. With the three stages of dementia it is about connecting to the right people at the appropriate time. This includes family and caregivers in later stages, as the onus can be seen to impact those evermore and their input should be invaluable

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@GerakdK1063 @boom_saloon @leedsbeckett @BeckettResearch That's great, and familiarity is super important. I'd like to see us move further and incorporate end-user feedback into all aspects of spatial arrangement, organisation and building composition

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon Encouraging participation and collaboration helps promote a sense of community and belonging while also promoting individual autonomy.

[Project Office Leeds @_projectoffice]

@boom_saloon What we realise is designs need to allow residents to move independently through a series of buildings/spaces comprising a range of options for activities, meals, daily tasks and choices about how they spend their time.