Accessibility and Age Friendly

Accessible architecture is about much more than wide doorways and low-placed light switches. Accessibility means independent and self-reliant living and mobility for people of all ages and in any situation in life. Enabling this requires a clear awareness of the related concepts and principles that need to be adopted into the planning at an early s

Considers the relationships between disability and housing design with a focus on the role of policy in addressing the housing needs of disabled people. This book and sets out debates about the nature of housing, quality and design. It brings a range of approaches to accessible design in housing to the forefront of debate.

This important book provides a comprehensive survey of different strategies for developing age-friendly communities, and the extent to which older people themselves can be involved in the co-production of age-friendly policies and practices.

This important book provides a comprehensive survey of different strategies for developing age-friendly communities, and the extent to which older people themselves can be involved in the co-production of age-friendly policies and practices.

Exploration of the aspects of design that need to be rethought in the light of the need for architecture for an ageing population including those with dementia.

Building Type Basics for Senior Living is the definitive guide to the architectural and interior design of senior living homes, including assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.