The main goal objective of this document is to present a summary of the existing knowledge and a critical assessment of practices in inclusive design of innovative solutions for the implementation of Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE), as well as recommendations for the future, in line with the objectives defined for the Working Group 3 of NET4Age-Friendly:
- Synthesise and improve the state of the art of existing knowledge and practices regarding inclusive design of innovative solutions of Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments
- Report, discuss solutions and deliver the knowledge module user-centred inclusive design for the Reference Framework.
In this document, the process of creation, development and mapping of the Matrix to synthesize existing knowledge and critically assess practices of inclusive design of innovative solutions for SHAFE is detailed. This online document was designed to collect and critically assess existing knowledge and practices of inclusive design across various domains, such as architecture, urban planning, interior design, healthcare, and social care. The Matrix was open to all WG1 members and gathered information on methods, definitions, examples of use, and initiatives that align with user-centered design principles of inclusion, accessibility, usability, and engagement.