This project is a framework outline & implementation proposal for Davis Wince’s concept of Healthy Urbanism™ within a community.
Collaborating with the Davis Wince team and a diverse team of 21 DAAP students, we, over the course of 5 weeks, researched, interviewed, surveyed, prototyped, and presented a final Healthy Urbanism™ wellness-centered community design outline and plan for Davis Wince, Ltd.
Our Team: (5) Architecture, (2) Interior Design, (4) Communication Design, (1) Fashion Design, (3) Urban Planning, and (6) Industrial Design Students
My role as a 4th year Industrial Designer on the team was to participate in group sessions, guide brainstorms, and share the methods of design brainstorming and problem-solving I have come to know over my years of study at DAAP.
How does the design of a Healthy Home fit into the Healthy Urbanism™ Formula?
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How can Healthy Home environments improve the social, health, and economic wellbeing of their inhabitants?
Our Process
38
Research Articles
Initial Concepts
12
Stakeholder Interviews
Utilizing a virtual platform, promote Healthy Urbanism™ and educate homebuyers on investing in an eco-friendly, sustainable, and clean home, while also connecting them with their community.
22
Collaborative Meetings
Through virtual reality, a social media platform, or a website, demonstrate to consumers the benefits of a Housing System designed for life’s changes as residents age.
5
Weeks
Framing the Healthy Urbanism™ approach to living as easily achievable and in some ways already a part of a consumers lifestyle, makes the transition to a Healthy Urbanism™ lifestyle come across as less of an inconvenience or disruption.
— Davis Wince Midpoint Review Company Feedback —
“Davis Wince suggests the combination of the three concepts. The social media aspects of Concept 1 will enhance, but not dominate, the ideas of Concept 2 and 3.”
After receiving this feedback our team made a plan to focus our efforts on the 3 factors of Healthy Living. The factors that make up, influence, and encapsulate a Healthy Home.
The 3 Factors
▸ 1_The Elements
▸ 2_The Consumers
Liam & Emily
Liam and Emily are expecting and looking for a home to start their family in; a safe community and house that will promote healthy living and suit their family for the next 10 years.
George & Frances
George and Frances are retired and looking to move to a home where they can be a part of a walkable community in a safe house that works with their lifestyle and will meet their changing needs for years to come.
▸ 3_Visualizations
1_Living Room
Modelled & Rendered by Mary Dyster (Me)
Healthy Home Living Room
At Home Work Day
Evening At Home
Window wall – provides natural lighting and improves mental health and air quality
Collapsible Divider – allows for separation of at-home work and home life
Raised outlets – allows for strain-free access while out of reach of children
Vents – high-quality filter on the return vent will remove particles from the air
2_Bathroom
Modelled & Rendered by Riley Chang
Healthy Home Bathroom Comparison
Safe and Accessible Bath
Traditional Bath
Seat - built into the walk-in-shower for relaxation and safety
Grab Bar - stainless steel and provides safety and accessibility
Sink - made from nonporous quartz for easy cleaning and mold prevention; Height adjustment adapts for aging in place
Shower Shelf - for storage and stability
3_Kitchen
Modelled & Rendered by Evan Cheevers & Jon Wolfe
Healthy Home Kitchen Comparison
Safe and Accessible Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Floor Space – open concept provides ample space for easy mobility and wheelchair access
Sink - made from nonporous quartz for easy cleaning and mold prevention. Height adjustment adapts for aging in place.
Adjustable Cooktop – raises and lowers to accommodate user’s needs
Opening Under Cooktop – allows users in wheelchairs and those who cannot stand for long periods of time to sit and access the cooktop