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Code variances in senior living design
I have just set through my first session of Environments for Aging Conference in Atlanta, GA. Eric S. McRoberts w/RLPS Architects took the audience on a journey through the history of nursing homes,...
View ArticleEvidence-based design for individuals with dementia
Maggie Calkins, in one of the morning sessions at Environments for Aging conference, addressed the new design solutions for the dementia individuals, based on field-collected evidence. Based on various...
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Multi-sensory interior design
Environments for Aging conference left me inspired and motivated to expend my knowledge in such areas as universal design, lighting for the aging eye as well as multi-sensory design. Chris Downey,...
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Aging in Place; Stuck without Options
“Aging in place” is identified as not having to move from one’s present residence in order to secure necessary support services in response to changing need. It means having a safe, accessible and...
View ArticleLight levels for seniors
Often times I work on senior living projects, where we run into the senior appropriate light level issues. This is a common scenario in the 20-30 year old facilities. Lighting requirements, when these...
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