Building Type Basics for Senior Living

Essential information for the design of senior living facilities Building Type Basics for Senior Living Second Edition is your one-stop reference for essential information you need to plan and successfully complete the design of residential care environments for seniors on time and within budget. Primary authors Bradford Perkins and J. David Hoglund and their Perkins Eastman colleagues—all experts in senior living design—share firsthand knowledge to guide you through all aspects of the design of senior living communities including independent living and assisted living apartments and skilled nursing facilities. This edition features new examples of completed projects and is up to date with the latest developments in senior living design including coverage of sustainable design renovation and reinvention international opportunities operations and project financing. This new edition offers: Numerous photographs diagrams and plans A new chapter on issues trends and challenges for the sen