Description
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and accessible book presents essential design guidelines for housing owners, operators, administrators, policy makers, gerontologists, interior designers, and architects.
Trade ReviewMarsden's HD guidelines will be useful to both owners and designers as an authoritative reference. -- Zachary Rosenfield Care Management Journal 2005 Should be of widespread interest to architects and care-home managers. -- Julienne Hanson Ageing and Society 2006 Should design professionals have John Marsden's book in their bookcase? Yes... The book provides a good overview of the industry at present and a good review of design resources for assisted living. -- Doris L. Milke Journal of Housing for the Elderly 2006
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
Part I: Assisted Living
Chapter 1. An Overview of the Industry
Chapter 2. Design Resources for Assisted Living
Part II: Humanistic Design
Chapter 3. Design Guided by Research-Based Consumer Input
Chapter 4. Research-Based Conceptual Framework
Part III: Design Guidelines
Chapter 5. Building Exteriors
Chapter 6. Interior Entries
Chapter 7. Common Living Rooms
Chapter 8. Common Dining Rooms
Conclusion
References
Index
