Book description
Architecture/Interior Design
An in-depth look at the most innovative aged care facilities today
With the world's population aging at a rapid pace, there is a growing
need for new ways to provide residential care for older people.
Design for Aging explores some of the most successful
examples of elderly housing today, focusing on integrating
architectural considerations within an unwavering people-driven
approach. Written by an international team of experts in aged care
design, the book brings together twenty-six case studies from around
the world, including Australia, Denmark, England, Japan, the
Netherlands, Sweden, and the United States. The authors describe how
each scheme has succeeded in addressing the needs of its residents
regardless of wide variations in design, geography, cultural factors,
medical needs, capital cost, and other factors. Clear, well-documented
information for each facility includes:
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Building descriptions and project data, and how the overall
design fits within a geographical location
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The type of community, including number of residents,
ethnicity, and specific conditions such as dementia
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How to apply universal design principles in different
political, social, and regulatory contexts
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How to create a sense of belonging and well-being for residents
while building strong connections with the community at large
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What makes a facility able to attract and retain high-quality caregivers
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Environmental sustainability issues, plus indoor and outdoor spaces
Architects and interior designers as well as facility owners and
caregivers will find Design for Aging an inspiring and
practical guide on how to navigate the many factors involved in
creating good designs for aged care environments.
JEFFREY W. ANDERZHON is an architect and Principal
with Crepidoma Consulting in Fairfax, Virginia. He is a coauthor of
the AIA book Design for Aging Post-Occupancy Evaluations.
DAVID HUGHES is Managing Director for Pozzoni LLP, an
architectural firm near Manchester, UK. He is a frequent speaker at
professional care conferences in the UK and internationally.
Dr. STEPHEN JUDD is Chief Executive of HammondCare, an
independent Australian charity serving more than 2,500 patients,
residents, and clients. He coedited the book Design for Dementia.
Dr. EMI KIYOTA is an environmental research consultant to aged
care providers around the world. She has consulted on projects in Sri
Lanka, the Ivory Coast, Switzerland, and Germany as well as the United States.
MONIQUE WIJNTIES is a consultant at Aedes-Actiz Expertise
Centre Housing-Care in the Netherlands.
