Discover the sustainable house that can expand and adapt to meet the changing needs of its residents and includes a vertical garden as well as systems to collect its own water and energy.
People who need extra support could be helped to live in their own homes thanks to remotely-operated robots being trialled in a research lab that’s described as the first in the world.
Using human factors and ergonomics expertise to break down barriers faced by home care staff will create a safer, enhanced system for workers and patients, new research has revealed.
Award-winning guidelines to help blind and visually impaired people use digital devices have been tested by creating three home appliances that could help make design more accessible.
Working from home has plenty of benefits but it can be easy to forget to take a break. New research reveals the mental and physical problems than can happen when you don’t remember to rest.
Working from home can lead to some employees feeling isolated, but new research shows that staff in large open-plan offices are also experiencing loneliness and a lack of interaction with others
From an electric toilet seat to a life-saving medical device disguised as a book, explore some of the innovations honoured with design awards this year
Technology of exoskeletons, cyber security, veterinary care, neurodiversity, a glimpse at our flagship conference, a look behind the scenes at CIEHF and more.
From cycling stars’ shorts to suits that help drivers think differently, the new exhibition marking our 75th anniversary looks at the difference human factors can make.
A sight-saving kit to help healthcare professionals in low-income areas is just one of this year’s winners of an award honouring ideas that can help create a better society.
Research into the design of autonomous vehicle interfaces could give older users more confidence in using the vehicles and make them more accessible to everyone – helping people get around independently for longer.
The winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture shows how great design can bring people together and improve health, wellbeing and a sense of shared community.
A smart lamp that can detect and prevent falls and a new secure hospital in Ireland are among the designs honoured this year for making a difference to mental health.
This year’s UNESCO World Capital of Architecture shows how cities can blend bustling urban neighbourhoods with peaceful spaces for culture and relaxation and create more human-friendly places to live and work.
More work is needed on understanding and addressing a lack of sleep in rail workers, a new study has argued. Researchers looked at the difference between when staff were on day shifts and when they were working at night.
Delays in communication can have a damaging effect on astronauts, both mentally and physically and a time lag of up 22 minutes is expected on future missions to Mars. Could a new tool be the answer to healthy communication in space?
To improve safety at work, organisations need to switch their focus away from motivational programmes and instead make sure the safe choice is the easy choice
We’ve unveiled our revamped website with a fresh new look and even more features, advice and member benefits to explore, plus we’ve also launched our new logo to help us spread the word about what we do.
