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 compilation of 19 outstanding designs for senior living communities represents excellence among work designed by architects for an aging population. A jury of five selected the exciting range of projects featured in this title, the fifteenth volume in the Design for Aging series.
Photographs, detailed plans, renderings, and comprehensive project data illuminate each design. In addition to the Merit and Special Recognition awards granted to select projects in the categories of Small, Building, and Planning / Concept Design, there is also a special dedication to Betsy Brawley, a 10-Year Award that acknowledges the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for continuous dedication to design innovation and quality for our nation’s veterans, and an enhanced Insights and Innovations chapter.