Building Type Basics for Senior Living / Building Type Basics Series (PDF)

Essential information for the design of senior living
facilities

Building Type Basics for Senior Living, Second Edition is
your one-stop reference for essential information you need to plan
and successfully complete the design of residential care
environments for seniors on time and within budget.

Primary authors Bradford Perkins and J. David Hoglund and their
Perkins Eastman colleagues--all experts in senior living
design--share firsthand knowledge to guide you through all
aspects of the design of senior living communities, including
independent living and assisted living apartments, and skilled
nursing facilities.

This edition features new examples of completed projects and is
up to date with the latest developments in senior living design,
including coverage of sustainable design, renovation and
reinvention, international opportunities, operations, and project
financing.

This new edition offers:

* Numerous photographs, diagrams, and plans

* A new chapter on issues, trends, and challenges for the senior
living industry in the next decade

* A new chapter devoted to sustainability strategies and
considerations

* Up-to-date coverage of new technologies being implemented in
senior living facilities

* New space programming standards and sample programs

Like every Building Type Basics book, this conveniently
organized quick reference provides authoritative, up-to-date
information instantly and saves professionals countless hours of
research.