SENIOR LIVING HOME

Research

2020

The concept of housing for aging adults has evolved to support a more independent and active lifestyle.

The goal is to increase the safety and comfort of aging residents. The support infrastructure needs to assist residents as their abilities become more limited. The necessary guidelines and strategies are acquired from ADA standards, Building codes and fire safety regulations.

The importance of good design in creating convenient and efficient environments to live should not be underestimated. Good design creates appropriate space for every individual to work and live and this in turn can lead to a whole range of beneficial health and well being outcomes.

Assisted living residences should address concerns related to memory care and skilled nursing. They demand a balancing act between creating a sense of freedom and a controlled environment.

There are multiple building concerns that should be addressed when facilitating better ageing.

BARRIER FREE ENVIRONMENT
Every space should ensure accessibility to the target age group. provision of handrails, ramps, wheelchair friendly access ways.
FLOORING
Consider the slip resistance and ease of maintenance when selecting flooring. In addition to improving indoor air quality for residents, installing smooth, hard flooring reduces tripping and allows greater mobility for older adults because they are more easily able to shuffle feet on hard surfaces.
LIGHTING
Despite good intentions, over lighting a site can cause as many visibility issues as underlighting spaces.
SPACE OPTIMIZATION FOR HEALTHCARE AMENITIES
Allocation for medical equipment and allowing freedom of movement for residents and carers.
COLOR SCHEME
Design for ageing eyes.

To ensure safety and comfort of every user, all spaces should adhere to ADA standards.

Wet spaces should adhere to safety norms. Grab bars at required areas, wheelchair friendly circulation should be considered.

SOCIAL SPACES

Shared spaces serve as the core of residential buildings, filling functional needs such as space for facility management, security, circulation, on-site services, and social opportunities.

Common interior spaces provide opportunities for interaction between residents and foster stronger socialization in the community, Strong consideration should also be given to spaces outside of the private residential dwellings such as decks and patios.