October 2016

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Blueprints for Senior Living

Letter from the chairs

Greetings readers,

We hope you have enjoyed our themed editions brought to you by your peers. This edition has three feature articles that encompass the theme of "New Innovations in Senior Living Design."

We are now preparing for our final edition of Blueprints for Senior Living for the year in December. The theme is "After the Architect Leaves...the Good, Bad, and the Ugly," and we are looking for articles that highlight design elements that worked better than expected or perhaps didn't pan out at all. Please send the title of your proposed article and a short paragraph describing its contents to DFA@aia.org by November 11, 2016. Articles should be original submissions and 200-800 words in length. You are also highly encouraged to include pictures if they are available.

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In this issue

Get your copy of DFAR13 at LeadingAge

DFAR13    

The Design for Aging Review (DFAR) 13 publication will be available at the LeadingAge Design Hub! Be one of the first to purchase the 25th anniversary edition which illustrates the most recent ideas in design for aging. This compilation of 29 outstanding designs for assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and nursing homes represents excellence among current work designed by architects for an aging population. You can order your copy of DFAR13 via the DFA website beginning in November.


Features

Innovations in lighting technology impact more than efficiency

By Michael Heller

Grovesor Station Apartments, Bethesda, Maryland
Prefectly illuminated and energy-efficient LED lighting at Grovesor Station Apartments, Bethesda, Maryland | PHOTO: NextGen LED

By now, many of us are aware of the benefits of LED technology: its superior energy efficiency, long life cycle, and soaring returns on investment. But what about the intangibles, those that are not so easily calculated but deliver other substantial benefits like return-on-health, return-on-knowledge, and return-on-positivity?

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The outdoor room: A rx for wellness

By Jack Carman, , FASLA, RLA and Nancy Carman, MA, CMC

Buttermilk Falls
Exploring nature at Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca, New York | PHOTO: Design for Generations, LLC

It is a well-known fact  that spending time outside in nature is good for us. Instinctively we have always known this. We heard it from our parents when we were growing up, and we tried to escape whenever we could to play outside. The evidence is a clear message that it is important to maintain a youthful connection to nature as we mature. Nature is synonymous for a wellness prescription regardless of our age.

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Bringing long-term care back into community

By Rudy P. Friesen, FRAIC, Hon FAIA, LEED AP

Rudy Friesen, FRAIC, Hon FAIA, LEED AP    

As an architect I have poured my heart and soul into creating better environments for elders, especially those in long-term care (LTC). More than 15 years ago, when my first household-type care facility opened, I was elated. Recently, I have begun to see the limitations of the household model.

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In the news

EDRA CORE call for applications 2016

EDRA CORE logo

Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)'s Certificate of Research Excellence (CORE) is devoted to recognizing and celebrating exceptional environmental design research as applied to design projects. If you have completed a significant practice-based design research project in the last two years and share EDRA's commitment to advancing design research, you should apply to CORE as a way to show how your design research effort is making a real impact on design. Application deadline is November 1, 2016.

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Architects primed to meet owner demand for healthier buildings

SMR    

Architects and other design professionals can offer new services and design features to meet increased owner demand for healthy places, according to a new report by Dodge Data & Analytics. These strategies improve air quality, emotional/mental health, physical activity, and access to outdoors. Download this report and help clients make decisions that positively impact human health throughout the built environment.

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Upcoming events

LeadingAge annual meeting & expo: Be the difference

October 30 - November 2, 2016 | Indiana Convention Center | Indianapolis, IN

The 2016 LeadingAge Annual Meeting & EXPO is not just any aging services meeting. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of the LeadingAge membership. It’s a chance to connect with thousands who share your passion and commitment to improving the lives of those we serve. It’s a time to learn new strategies or find new suppliers to help you achieve better outcomes with fewer resources. All in Indianapolis’ walkable downtown, just steps from the Circle City’s vibrant nightlife.

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Environments for Aging expo & conference

February 26 - March 1, 2017 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV

The Environments for Aging Expo & Conference offers the latest strategies and ideas for creating functional and attractive living environments that meet the needs of our aging population. During this comprehensive three-day learning experience, attendees will network with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in senior friendly design for long-term and residential care settings. Registration is now open! Save with early rates now through December 31.

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