Housing & homes
We are nationally respected specialists in housing for sensory differences
We have worked nationally to improve understanding of sensory needs and supported teams to implement changes big and small.
Housing
We are experts in neurodivergent friendly housing and designing for sensory differences.
We can work with architects, housebuilders, local government authorities and other organisations to ensure that neurodivergent-friendly design principles are embedded in new housing from the beginning.
Homes
We can assess individual home environments to recommend adjustments for sensory differences.
We have wide experience in assessing the living environments of neurodivergent individuals, engaging with their bespoke needs and working collaboratively with their families, carers and others to ensure our recommendations can deliver meaningful improvement.
We can offer specialist consultation on…
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Working with teams to develop a neurodivergent affirming building brief
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Sensory needs training for architects and planning teams
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Reviewing building plans
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Including sensory needs in technical considerations
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Finishes, furnishings and colour palette
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Considering room use and layout in redesign
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Retrofits
We want to create positive change in society, not just in hospitals.
Our sensory environment review work started in inpatient mental health services and has expanded to support people to stay or move into their own homes. Getting the sensory environment right is often the ‘missing piece’ in supporting people to be well, regulated, and to flourish. Have a conversation with us to find out more.
Working with individuals, we can provide:
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Review of sensory inputs within a home
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Lighting reviews
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Auditory reviews
Any of these reviews can be combined with a review of support
Sensory needs report
Members of our team led the development of two key reports, working with NDTi.
We were inspired to develop this report to encourage consideration and adjustment to meet sensory need in housing after realising that many of the people we met in hospital were there because of a breakdown in care and support, and not because of mental health challenges.
Lighting
Lighting design for sensory differences has become an area of specialist knowledge.
We have worked with colleagues at Buro Happold to better understand the impact of lighting design on people with photosensitivity.
Looking for our work on sensory design in other environments?
We can also consult on neurodivergent friendly design and design for sensory differences in hospitals, workplaces and other public and institutional spaces.
