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Architecture for an Ageing Population
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 226

Architecture for an Ageing Population

This compilation of more than 20 outstanding projects in the areas of assisted living, continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes represents the best current work designed by architects for the ever-increasing population of the ageing and elderly. Produced by IMAGES Publishing in association with the IAHSA, Architecture for an Ageing Population complements the successful Design for Aging series. Each project is presented with photographs, 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, as well as architects, interior designers, landscapers and other design professionals.

Design for Aging
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 200

Design for Aging

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Aging, Autonomy, and Architecture
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 356

Aging, Autonomy, and Architecture

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1999
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  • Publisher: JHU Press

Examines various aspects of the design and function of aged care assisted living facilities. Includes the needs of people with dementia and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Design for Aging
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 494

Design for Aging

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 i...

Design for Aging
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 202

Design for Aging

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1987
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Architecture and Ageing
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 603

Architecture and Ageing

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2011
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  • Publisher: Unknown

This doctoral thesis deals with the type of architecture that materializes when age-related problems become a long-term condition (LTC) and gradually restrain the individual's ability to perform activities in daily life (ADL). Their life situation necessitates a support from relatives or municipal eldercare staff in order for them to continue to participate in everyday living. In addition, the architectural space requires a close adjustment to the personal panorama of cognitive or functional impairments.

Housing for Elderly People
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 156

Housing for Elderly People

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Homes for the Aged in Sweden Offer Ideas for Americans
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 36

Homes for the Aged in Sweden Offer Ideas for Americans

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1963
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Care Homes for Older People
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 127

Care Homes for Older People

The provision of care for older people has changed radically over the past ten years and building facilities need to reflect this change. Written by an architect and specialist in the design of residential and nursing homes, this book describes the needs of the users, provides detailed design guidance and summarises building procurement techniques. The commissioners of building work and their designers of buildings will find this an invaluable reference.

Design for Aging
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 179

Design for Aging

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1985
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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