been empirically examined or established. In exploring the same in this thesis, Flexibility was

measure Flexibility more objectively in studies 2 and 3. In an online survey (N = 212), Study

relationship between Architectural Flexibility of the home and residents’ wellbeing. Overall,

This relationship is substantially influenced by residents’ capabilities and motivations, and

survey, Study 1 (N = 187) established a positive association between Flexibility of the home

findings from this thesis suggest that Architectural and Behavioural Flexibility of the home

conceptualised as the architectural design of the home (Architectural Flexibility) but also

wellbeing using a nationally representative sample (N = 300). The study also found that the

residents’ personal factors of capabilities and motivations substantially contribute to the

needs and functions but its ability to support our psychological wellbeing at home has not