描述

• Provides a comprehensive evaluation of the statistics, patterns, and innovations impacting the senior living industry and architecture/design communities
• Reflects the latest findings on how changing demands and emerging concepts are reshaping the senior living industry today

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.