HÅLLBAR BOSTADSANPASSNING AV SMÅHUS I NYPRODUKTION : EN VISUALISERING

Sammanfattning: A previously recognized problem with housing adaptations and retrofits is that they tend to compromise the character and architectural qualities of houses. Previous studies show that stigmatization of disabled people in the housing market can be avoided if housing adaptations are planned at an early stage in terms of the aesthetic aspects. Visualizations are often implemented at the design stage and can thus contribute to reducing stigma and increasing inclusion. The work is in collaboration with the small house manufacturer Eksjöhus AB. Eksjöhus designs modern houses with people's needs in mind to create accessible and sustainable environments. If the function and design of the house does not meet the individual's needs, it can be remedied with various housing adaptations, if not, there is a risk that the person cannot remain in the house in the long term. The goal of the study is to create a visualization that is presented at the request of housing adaptation for a newly produced single-family house. In this way, the possibility of designing newly produced housing-adapted houses can be expanded and improve the physical home environment for a wider range of people. The study aims to map the need for the visualization for involved parties and analyze the cooperation between parties in the field of housing adaptation of single-family houses and account for economic consequences.  The study begins with a pre-study to obtain a broader understanding of the areas of visualization, settlement patterns, accessibility, and housing adaptation. Case study as a qualitative research method is a central approach and the data collection technique applied is semi-structured interviews. The authors select and interview respondents from the professional groups of architects, occupational therapists, and people from disability rights associations. At the same time, visualizations are developed for a catalogued small house from Eksjöhus, Hagavik. Accessibility in the dwelling can be facilitated by minimizing level differences and designing floor plans with linear routes. It is considered beneficial to design dwellings with all types of rooms on the ground floor to increase the possibility of remaining in the dwelling.  According to the study's respondents, a common misconception in society is that it is more expensive to build accessible than to build inaccessible. Studies show that there is no difference. Housing adaptations carried out at a later stage have a negative impact on the architectural character of dwellings, therefore housing adaptations should be thoroughly planned and designed at an early stage to reduce the stigmatization of people with disabilities. Minimum requirements are too widely used as targets to result in accessible sustainable housing. There is a need for better communication between stakeholders, a common language, to increase understanding of each other.