Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Park, Julia
• Porteus, Jeremy

Titel

Age-Friendly Housing: Future design for older people

Auflage

1st

Ort / Verlag

RIBA Publishing

Erscheinungsjahr

2018

Quelle

Alma/SFX Local Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• This book embeds the principles of how to design housing for an ageing population, reminding us that this is not about 'other people', but about each of us. Dealing mainly with new-build, but with a section on adaptation and refurbishment, this book sets out the underlying design principles that should be applied, and the early decisions that must be taken. It explores how well-designed buildings can facilitate the provision of care and support, independence and wellbeing, while providing companionship and stimulation. It also examines how to ensure buildings remain flexible over a long life. Richly illustrated with case studies from the UK and abroad, this comprehensive resource empowers architects, designers, students and other built environment professionals, as well as housing providers, developers and other clients, to be braver and wiser in designing with older people in mind.