This webinar will discuss the publication of national guidelines aimed at guiding the development of new or refurbished residential care settings in Ireland. The guidelines address design for quality of life, inclusion through universal design, sustainability, and resilience. The webinar will also explore the household models central to these guidelines and the ongoing efforts to mainstream these in Ireland.
Presenters:
Tom Grey, Architect from the Dublin Institute of Technology and a Masters in sustainable design from the University of Auckland. He joined Trinity Haus Research Centre in 2009 after 10 years of architectural practice in various parts of the world. He has undertaken a variety of urbanism and architectural research projects examining how people-centred design can support inclusion, health, and well-being.
Dr. Ann Coyle, Retired Health Professional & Advocate for older people with the Irish Health Services, working at both regional and national level. She began her career as an occupational therapist in the large psychiatric hospitals of the 1980s, and she has had a lifelong passion for human rights in healthcare and health institutions ever since.
Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m. ET
Download the Guideline:
Design for quality of life, sustainability, and resilience in long-term residential care settings for older people in Ireland: Universal Design Guidelines