Architecture

Update 15th November -

10 Things to Know About Assisted Living
Assisted living, a popular solution for elderly people who cannot live independently, is a “myth,” Dr. Woodson said, “a place for people who don’t exist.” Families often believe these facilities will meet all of their loved ones’ needs, enabling caregivers to focus on jobs and family, only to find this isn’t the case. Read more

 

Update 1st October -

Ergonomics for the Aging Population
The period of older adulthood is often characterized by changes in physical and cognitive abilities. It is quite common for the elderly to experience changes in their health, decreased visual and auditory abilities, and changes in their ability to move about from place to place. Although not all older adults exhibit these changes, the ones that do can often feel out of place in society.Read More

Ergonomics and the Elderly
As our increasing knowledge of the aging process brings about breakthroughs in life extension technologies, the elderly will come to play a greater and greater role in the productivity of our economy. Future ergonomic developments will be critical in order to accommodate the elderly as viable and productive members of the workforce.Read More

Ergonomics for the elderly
As baby boomers reach retirement age the ratio of employees to retirees will equalize over the next twenty years. Considering that the foundation of Social Security benefits is generated from the workers it is evident that benefits will be inadequate for future retirees. In order to endure, the elderly will be forced to keep working beyond the current retirement age.Read more

Top 10 Ergonomic Needs for the Aging
As the body matures, it changes. Some things begin to wear out while other things morph to a new form. Some of these changes require certain ergonomic considerations to continue to make things comfy and efficient for you as you travel into the golden years.Know More

 

Universal Home Design for Elders: 
More people want universal housing. This means that the old ways of designing homes just don't work anymore. We all want more comfort in our homes. Opening doors with arms full of groceries is as difficult at 30 as it is at 70. People live longer than they used to. More of us are living with disabilities. The traditional home that serves you well when you are healthy won't always take care of you when you break a leg or hurt your back. Younger people want a home that will take care of them when they are sick or injured. People now realize that they need homes that will grow old with them. The 82 year old still wants to live in her own home. She just needs a home that allows her to do it. That's where universal design comes in. Read More

Assisted living
Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternative for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care provided in nursing homes. Assisted living facilities may be part of a retirement community, nursing home, senior housing complex, or may stand-alone. Read More

“Design for All’’ Newsletter: Old Age Special
In this continuation of beginning of our philosophy we are providing opportunity to those who wish to do something better for society. Does the attitude of a particular individual help the progress of the society? These parameters are not sufficient but this thought suites us. We have dedicated our special issue of November 2007 Vol-2, No-11 to those students who have zeal and are ready to accept the challenges of the life. One good turn deserves another. Most people that aphorism to heart – so much so, studies show, that after receiving help, we are more willing than before to help someone else, even a stranger. Our students have visited the old age home and felt designers can do a lot for betterment of old and aged through the designs. It is a kind of expressing our gratitude and concernment to our past and believes in sense of continuation of history. One day every one has to reach that phase of life if he or she is lucky to survive. The outcome of our November 2007, Vol- 2, No-11 newsletter is nothing but way of expressing our respect to those who wish to serve the humanity and those who have served the humanity but living in isolation without concernment of others. They need our utmost care.
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DESIGN OF HOMES FOR OLD AGE PEOPLE
In relation to the material and technological advancements in human sphere these days, the number of senior people is showing a gradual increase everywhere in the world. The word material has to be under lined here for the spiritual  realm is almost neglected that human achievements so far  have failed to properly address problems related to senior pillars of a society, except for mere shift in the life  expectancy. But here “homes for old age people” as a  major topic has been viewed through the light of design  from different angles like personal hygiene, relaxation and  rest, kitchen and toilets…. To assess and unravel untouched but yet sensitive issues of the same.Read More

Lighting an Important Consideration for Senior Citizens' Homes
Like so many other things that are changing to meet the needs of an aging society, home design has also become a major focus. Senior citizens have a multitude of needs to make their homes more livable - like good light - and to allow them to stay in their homes longer, rather than move to community housing. This need has fostered several organizations that focus on making private homes and community homes more senior friendly.Read More

Making Your Home Senior Friendly
Tips on making your home safe and accessible,Read Here

Strategic Design of Built Environments for Safe Ageing
Design of the built environment must accommodate the widest range of users and their abilities, providing supportive buildings and spaces to allow everyone to lead a fulfilling life. An inclusive design approach considers the widest range of abilities and brings benefits to a much wider group of users. This is particularly true in the built environment, which is static and permanent, so it is imperative to get it right first time.Read More

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FEATURES IN HOUSES
Remember, a key component of universal design is the market appeal of the home and the integration of universal features into the overall home scheme. Universal design becomes a virtually invisible element of a home when done well.Read in detail

UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
The Universal Design Product Characteristics lists features to consider when selecting home architectural products, appliances and fixtures. Our goal is to promote the selection and use of products that are well designed, attractive, and have easy-to-us features that result in a convenient, comfortable and safe home environment for people of all ages and abilities. Some features may work well for some needs but may be a problem for others.Read More