Design For Aging Review 14 AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community

• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Mulgrave, Victoria The Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd 2018
• Subjects: Barrier-free design for older people > United States; Older people > Dwellings > Design and construction > United States; Old age homes > Design and construction > United States; Architecture > Awards > United States
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: 255 pages color illustrations, portraits 25 cm
• ISBN: 9781864708028

"This much-anticipated new title forms part of the American Institute of Architect's esteemed Design for Aging Review program by the AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community. The program includes a juried exhibition, innovation and insights, along with recent educational programs that showcase facilities representing conscientious surroundings that advance environments for senior living. This book celebrates the highly renowned program and features a specially selected and diverse range of projects. This volume showcases many outstanding projects in the areas of architectural innovation and represents the best designs for senior citizens, including nursing homes, dementia care, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities. Each project is presented with rich, full-color photography, detailed plans, and statistics, illuminating the high level of research, planning and community involvement that goes into these advancements in living environments for seniors. This comprehensive review of architectural design trends in aged-care facilities will appeal to aged-care providers, developers, users, and advocates; architects; and interior, landscape, and other design professionals."