Design for Dementia

Bill Halsall is an architect and landscape architect, as well as the co-founder of Halsall Lloyd Partnership. He has carried out research into ‘Design for Dementia’; engaging with people living with dementia, their carers, medical and academic professionals, co-authoring three publications and presenting at over 20 events. He is the architect of Chris and Sally’s House and has developed dementia design principles and best practice applications to guide new build and refurbishment projects and the design of the built environment for all.Mike Riley is Professor of Building Surveying and Director of the School of the Built Environment at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, and has more than 30 years’ experience in Construction and Property education and practice. He is a consultant to several national organizations in the UK and internationally. He is also author of numerous books in the field of Construction Technology and Sustainability and he has published many academic papers in the areas as well presenting addresses to prestigious international conferences.Eef Hogervorst is Professor of Biological Psychology and Director of Dementia Research at Loughborough University, UK. Previously she worked as a dementia researcher at Oxford and Cambridge University, having done her PhD at Maastricht University. She has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers, edited several dementia-related books and obtained over £10M funding for her research with collaborators. Eef is often invited for keynotes and public lectures to discuss her work.

• 1. Introduction: The UK and Global Picture2. The Impact of the Dementia Epidemic3. The Medical Background of Dementia4.Personal Experiences of Dementia5. Engagement and Participation in the Dementia Community6. Personas and the Evidence Base of Dementia-Inclusive Design7. Case Study – Chris and Sally’s House8. Indoor Environmental Quality Studies9. Post-Occupancy Evaluation10. Design Guidance11. The Way Forward