Featured Projects
MCSAP
Mantua Creative Standard for Aging-in-place
Through participatory projects in the community and study of age-friendly principles, age-friendly care, and current standards in aging, this interiors-focused trauma-informed analytical scorecard is under development with actionable next steps for residents to repair and maintain their urban interior spaces and develop creative space.
Care Kits
Design for Dignity
Design Research + Graduate Innovation
Biodesign
for Aging
URBN STEAMlab and GARDEN FRESH HOME were founded by Dr. Shivanthi Anandan and D.S. Nicholas in 2012, with a focus on Urban Sustainable Living and green space in the urban environment. Our work is patent pending with two low-impact growing units for underserved urban families without access to fresh food.
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In 2024, DESIGN RESEARCH 4 HEALTH LAB is proud to participate in the International Bio-Design Challenge (BDC), an initiative that fosters innovation at the intersection of design and biotechnology. This global competition encourages young creators to tackle significant health challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and creative problem-solving. Our involvement highlights our commitment to advancing health solutions that are sustainable and user-centered. https://www.biodesignchallenge.org/drexel-university-2024
Mobile Autism Assesment Unit
Community Health and Autism Assesment
Community Design Build & Installations
Experimental projects, experimental settings.
Creative Community
Creative Aging-in-place introducing a co-housing project in Northwest Philadelphia with Drexel Writers Room and Faculty from the School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences. DRDR4HEALTH is a partner in the efforts
Mantua Active Seniors Garden
A garden for active seniors co-designed with an interdisciplinary group of students and faculty
Our Creative Process
Design and Health
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