Nick Seemann is a lead author of the Australia Government’s National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines and the managing director of Constructive Dialogue Architects. His work draws upon decades of evidence of what matters in design (as the basis of the Guidelines) and the real-world experience as an architect involved in the development of aged care buildings, ranging from $1M refurbishments to $30M new builds. He has worked across the sector covering not-for-profit, private and government aged care homes. His work also encompasses remote Aboriginal health services, and involves the full range of strategic planning, architectural and project management (construction) services.
Nick is also Environments Specialist at Dementia Training Australia, leading national training on how to optimise existing buildings for better care outcomes
Better Buildings, No Extra Cost
The session will show how new buildings can meet the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines without increased budget and how strategic improvements can transform existing buildings to better meet the Guidelines.
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