The mission of the AIA Design for Aging (DFA) Knowledge Community 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.
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Strategies for Safer Senior Living CommunitiesThis resource includes strategies for dining facilities, amenity spaces, and individual units. Download >
This edition of The Design for Aging Review 2 is a compilation of more than 70 projects that serve aging adults. These projects were submitted during the sixth cycle for a 2001-2002 competition in the areas of assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, nursing homes and more. A jury of architects and providers of senior housing or services reviewed each of the submissions to select an exciting and innovative range of projects to illustrate the future of design for the aging population. The book was first published in 2004. The citation recipients are: