AGE-FRIENDLY HOUSING Future design for older people

• Main Authors: Park, Julia (Author), Porteus, Jeremy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Riba Publishing 2018
• Subjects: Domestic architecture for older people; Architecture, Domestic; Older people > Housing; Architectural design; Visionary architecture
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• Physical Description: xiii, 162 pages colour illustrations, colour maps 22 cm.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-158) and index
• ISBN: 9781859468104; 1859468101

This book embeds the principles of how we should approach the design of future housing for an ageing population, reminding us that this is not about 'other people', but about each of us. This book focuses on anticipating the needs and aspirations of the next generation of older people, and touches on what this implies for our communities, our towns and our cities, as well as for our living spaces. It will look at how well-designed buildings can facilitate the provision of care, support independence and wellbeing while providing companionship and stimulation. It will also examine how to ensure that buildings remain flexible over a long life. Dealing mainly with new-build, but with a section on adaptation and refurbishment, this book sets out the underlying design principles that should be applied and the early decisions that must be taken.