Onbeperkt Wonen

Onbeperkt Wonen: Living independently in a stimulating residential environment for young people with a mild intellectual disability

van Leeuwen, Martijn (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

Kupers, T.W. (mentor)
van der Putt, P.S. (mentor)
Adema, F. (mentor)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Dwelling

2021-04-16

“In which way can the design of the residential environment contribute to the social self-reliance of young people with a mild intellectual disability?” We are facing a huge challenge in the Netherlands: we have to build up to ‘1 Million Homes’ by 2030. But such a huge assignment raises the question if those new dwellings will be inclusive enough for all different users. What about young people with a mild intellectual disability? Due to the entrance of the ‘Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning’ (WMO) in 2015 it is no longer possible to apply for their housing via the care for disabled people. They stay longer at home, because of their need of support. This despite their willingness to live independently, just like others.

Independently Living
Mild Intellectual Disability
Architecture
Dutch Housing
Inclusive City
Rotterdam
M4H
Cross Laminated Timber
CLT Modular Elements
Dwelling
Live-Work Environment
BIPV

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Student theses

master thesis

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