University of Florida
Sustainable Design for the Elderly: Senior Housing Design Guidelines
There is a huge demand for elderly housing in the US. Buildings for senior living must be of a particular type. To meet the theory of sustainable design, it is necessary to evaluate the suitability of buildings for senior living. This research presents three case studies on well-designed senior housing, including a nursing home, a complex nursing community and a senior apartment.
2017
Our Common House: Using the Built Environment to Develop Supportive Communities
An examination of cohousing requires understanding its model. Of
particular interest is finding out whether and to what extent the physical patterns of cohousing communities contribute to advance residents toward more sustainable and socially healthier living.
2001
Themes:
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."