A healthy living community within an old vacant building

A healthy living community within an old vacant building: The implementation of a double-skinned façade and its influence on health and well-being in intergenerational residential buildings

Alhamad, Alaa (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

Smit, M.J. (mentor)
Tomesen, P.L. (mentor)
Jenkins, A.J. (graduation committee)

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Architectural Engineering

Healthy living community

2023-07-06

This project aims to transform an old vacant office former tax building in Leeuwarden into a healthy living community, enhancing the health and well-being of its residents. By creating a welcoming environment with green spaces and amenities, the project promotes physical and mental well-being, community engagement, and high quality of life. The impact of a double-skinned façade on health and well-being is explored, focusing on natural light, ventilation, noise attenuation, and social spaces. With rising housing prices, this intervention targets the elderly, university students, and starters to address the housing crisis and provide adaptable healthy living housing options.

Transform Old vacant office building
Healthy living community
Enhancing health and wellbeing
Physical and mental wellbeing
Sense of community
Green spaces Amenities
Warm and welcoming atmosphere
Safe and comfortable living environment
Double skinned façade
Intergenerational residential buildings
Impact on health and wellbeing
Housing crisis Rising housing prices
Competitive housing market
Affordable housing
Sustainability
Energy efficiency
Natural daylight
Building ventilation
Air quality
Noise attenuation
Social sustainability
Access to natural light

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Student theses

master thesis

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