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-colour 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.
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Format: Hardback
Dimensions: 235 x 235mm
Publication Date: 01 Feb 2019
Publisher: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Publication City/Country: Australia
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781864708028
About American Institute of Architects
The AIA founded in 1857 is the leading professional membership association for licensed architects emerging professionals and allied partners with members in the United States and abroad. Through its national regional state and local components the AIA works to achieve excellence in the design of built environments and high standards of professionalism for architects through education government advocacy and public outreach activities. The mission of the AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community (DFA) is to foster design innovation and disseminate knowledge necessary to enhance the built environment and quality of life for an aging society. This includes relevant research on characteristics planning and costs associated with innovative design for aging. In addition DFA provides outcome data on the value of these design solutions and environments.