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Universal Designed Homes: Social Value and Economic Benefits
David Hallinan, Ruth O’Reilly, Gerald Craddock
199 - 206
10.3233/SHTI241004
Research Article
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume 320: Universal Design 2024: Shaping a Sustainable, Equitable and Resilient Future for All
Abstract

This paper examines the social value and economic benefits of Universal Design (UD) Homes, with a focus on assessing the potential financial savings arising in various areas of expenditure due to investment in UD Homes. Investment in the provision of UD Homes can result in a win-win outcome, leading to improved quality of life and more cost-effective forms of investment. UD Homes are found to be particularly cost-effective in the context of age friendly housing due to the potential to reduce the need for costlier forms of long-term residential care and the avoidance of injurious falls.

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