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Universal design elements are a cornerstone of senior care facility design. While that does require certain attention to "The Rule Book," it doesn't mean senior care facilities need to be boring or visually unappealing. On the contrary, Architizer's Architecture for Aging has awarded architects world-wide for their senior living designs, creating facilities … [Read more...]
Universal design is rooted in the idea that homes should be constructed with an inclusive mentality. Kitchen spaces can be difficult to navigate with a wheelchair or walker, becoming an exclusionary space rather than the "heart of the home." A good universal kitchen design isn't obvious at first glance, integrating accessible elements in such a way that … [Read more...]
It's well known that more and more people are choosing to build or buy green homes, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and the environmental impact of the home's design and construction. But according to recent reports, green building labels are also a huge success in the multi-family housing industry. In a recent post, Dan Probst of … [Read more...]
At a time when resources for seniors are being whittled away and older members of society fear for what their later years will look like, two movements are helping to redefine the aging experience in positive ways- cohousing and senior villages. We recently stumbled upon this article on Shareable, and it's a great overview of both movements for anyone … [Read more...]
In our recent post "Designing Places for People," we discussed the need for architecture to respond to the needs of the occupants, rather than just looking pretty. While visually stunning magazine spreads sure are nice, we believe that the way a space impacts the occupants- physically, socially, and emotionally- is of the utmost importance. Synthesizing … [Read more...]
At our Cambridge architecture and design firm, we have worked on a number of senior care projects. The field of design for seniors is extremely interesting- and challenging- because there are so many factors that must be taken into account. (Visit our portfolio on Behance to see some great examples of senior living facilities we have designed.) Good … [Read more...]
Our Cambridge, Massachusetts architecture and interior design firm has worked on many senior living facilities. (You can check out our latest project in the previous blog post, Salem Towers, Part of Boston Capital’s #1 Portfolio.) We love this unique field of design, and recently came across a fantastic article in Environments for Aging that deals with the … [Read more...]
With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there has been an increase in the number of wounded veterans, posing challenges in military housing. However, according to an intriguing report by NPR, the principles of universal design are making a difference in home design for these brave soldiers. At the Wounded Warrior Home on Virginia's Fort Belvoir, the … [Read more...]
Now that 2011 is drawing to a close, we're looking forward to seeing where the design world is going! One of the big trends for 2012 is undoubtedly universal design. According to the Institute for Human Centered Design, Universal Design is a framework for the design of places, things, information, communication and policy to be usable by the widest range of … [Read more...]
Thanks to progress in medical technology, many Americans will live longer than their parents and grandparents. With an aging population that is set to grow even more as the Baby Boomers hit 65, the architecture and interior design world is becoming more concerned than ever with the need for smart, innovative design for seniors. As you've probably noticed, … [Read more...]
Designing homes and facilities for seniors is one our specialties at Leslie Saul & Associates, as is fitness projects. Creating efficient, comfortable and usable spaces means taking into consideration all the needs and desires of the occupants. The need for physical activity is high on the list of considerations when we're working on an architectural … [Read more...]
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