Category:
User Experience
Net4Age Ontology Terms:
acceptance
, aging
, autonomy
, building
, citizen
, city
, comfort
, housing
, inclusion
, people
, place
, technology
, usability
, wellbeing
Description:
ESSENSE consists of a transdisciplinary Strategic Partnership, bringing together higher education institutions, Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions, business associations and representatives of social enterprises. Each bringing different expertise related to BIM, project management, Information and Communication Technologies as well as Smart Housing and Ambient Assisted Living, where collaboration will be reinforced on problems as important as the ageing population.
Overview:
ESSENSE consists of a transdisciplinary Strategic Partnership, bringing together higher education institutions, Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions, business associations and representatives of social enterprises. Each bringing different expertise related to BIM, project management, Information and Communication Technologies as well as Smart Housing and Ambient Assisted Living, where collaboration will be reinforced on problems as important as the ageing population.
Objectives:
The main objective of the ESSENSE project is to develop and implement a common curriculum and learning approach for Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the design, construction, and management of environments for older adults.
Initiatives:
ESSENSE addresses a significant societal challenge posed by the aging population. It responds to the increasing demand for environments that cater to the needs of older adults, which is a pressing issue in many parts of the world.
Shortcomings:
-
Relevance:
5
Relevance Description:
The relevance to NET4Age is about user centered design.
Quality:
5
Opinion:
The ESSENSE initiative presents a forward-thinking and positive response to the societal challenge of accommodating an aging population. By focusing on the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) principles, it demonstrates an innovative approach to designing, constructing, and managing environments for older adults. The collaborative effort of higher education institutions, business associations, and social enterprises enhances its potential for comprehensive solutions. Moreover, the initiative's emphasis on developing both technical and transversal competencies aligns with modern educational and workforce requirements. Overall, ESSENSE is a commendable effort to prepare the workforce for the needs of an aging society while promoting the adoption of cutting-edge technology, and it has the potential to contribute positively to societal well-being.
Recommended:
Yes
Overlap:
No
Overlap Detail:
Sources:
http://essense-project.eu/
Keywords:
Vocational Education and Training, smart housing
Submitted By:
NA
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