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An Interview with Leslie G. Moldow,
AIA, LEED, on Design Trends for Senior Living
Leslie G. Moldow, AIA, LEED, Principal at Perkins Eastman based in
Oakland, CA, discusses trends for senior design. Topics covered
include technology that gives seniors the ability to stay in their
homes longer, resort environments for seniors, and
sustainability.
Diversity Recognition
Program
This program celebrates and invites the contributions of
AIA members toward the goal of a more diverse profession. Up to
twelve submissions will be selected annually to be recognized as
Diversity Best Practices. All individuals submitting a proposal
must sign the waiver/release form. Electronic
submissions are preferred and should be sent to diversity@aia.org. Hard copy submissions
may be sent to:
Yvette Morris
Manager, Diversity
The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
THE GREEN HOUSE Design
Charrette
THE GREEN HOUSE project is changing preconceptions of
aging in long-term care settings by transforming the culture and
place of care into vital and vibrant communities of individuals
living together, at home. To learn more about THE GREEN HOUSE
project go to www.ncbcapitalimpact.org/thegreenhouse.
In an effort to expand the vision, THE GREEN HOUSE project is
sponsoring THE GREEN HOUSE Design Charrette to explore new and
creative design solutions for the The Green House Homes.
The competition is open to design professionals and design students
(two separate categories) who are interested in examining the
interplay of living at home with the provision of significant care
services. Please click here for more details.
Boston DFA
Committee
A network of New England-based architects and allies in the
building industry and related industries focuses on dissemination
of knowledge and design trends regarding facilities for our aging
population. Members and nonmembers are invited to attend Boston
Society of Architects (BSA) Design for Aging Committee
meetings.
When: 5:15 p.m. on the third Thursday of each
month
Where: The Architects Building, BSA
Reservations: 617-951-1433, x221, by 9:30 a.m. on
meeting day
Information: Jim Warner, 603-436-2551 or jwarner@jsainc.com
Inaugural Meeting Report: Read the full report
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AIA Featured Podcast:
"The Evidence-Based Truth about Private Rooms for the
Aging"
In this podcast, Jeffrey Anderzhon, FAIA, discusses the
benefits of single-occupancy rooms in homes for the elderly. In
addition to benefits for the residents and families, staff members
and others invested in such facilities have seen a significant cut
in various financial, health, and social costs when facilities have
single-occupancy rooms. Throughout the interview, Anderzhon
references information from Dr. Margaret P. Caulkin's article,
"Exploring the Cost and Value of Private Versus Shared Bedrooms in
Nursing Homes," published in the April edition of The Gerontologist, and from
Design for Aging: Post-Occupancy Evaluations, a
publication of AIA Design for Aging available through the AIA Bookstore. For more information on
how to foster design innovation and disseminate knowledge necessary
to enhance the built environment and quality of life for an aging
society, visit AIA Design for Aging’s Web page.
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 More AIA podcasts of possible interest to DFA
members
Full AIA
Architecture Knowledge Review podcast series
Fall 2006 Workshop Report:
"Aging/Alzheimer’s Design: Links to the Neurosciences"
The time has come to begin finding answers to
the questions surrounding the architecture of Alzheimer’s
facilities and to determine how best to serve the people who live
there.
"Neuroscience of Facilities for the Aging and
People with Alzheimer's" (PDF)
Full workshop report
DFA - Allied Organization
Events
Dates and locations of major healthcare conferences and events
nationwide. Also, see a list of related links.
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