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Editorial Advisory Board member Cynthia Shonaiya of Hord Coplan Macht kicks off Environments for Aging's 2025 Senior Living Design Predictions series. Here, she shares her thoughts on what will shape the industry in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gaS6WgEk (Image credit: Courtesy of Hord Coplan Macht) #SeniorLivingDesign #2025Predictions
The number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050 – a stunning 47% increase. We're excited to collaborate with The Center for Health Design, SAGE - Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments on this Design for Healthy Aging workshop to provide you with not just a glimpse into that future, but the research, resources, tools and best practices to help get you there. Join the conversation on January 23 at 8am PT/11am ET. Addie Abushousheh, PhD from DFA Leadership will be one of the esteemed panelists. #AIADFA #DesignforAging
Get $150 off a full conference pass! Early pricing extended for Environments for Aging Conference + Expo until Sunday, January 19. Manually apply promo code: EMNAP2150DOFFEREXT Don't miss this opportunity to join DFA in Lexington for three days of networking with peers while learning the latest innovations and best practices in senior living design for long-term and residential care settings. #AIADFA #EFAcon
Upcoming deadline! Submit your project for the Design for Aging Review (DFAR) Award by January 8. This award furnishes architects and their teams the opportunity to demonstrate innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for older adults within specific project constraints. A common, consolidated submission form has been adopted to provide users a more cohesive and simplified experience. DFAR is part of this consolidated application and can be accessed with the entry titled “2025 AIA Universal Project-Based Award Submission.” Learn about the program: https://lnkd.in/g44g_Tdr Awards FAQ: https://lnkd.in/gFFPSRnR The American Institute of Architects (AIA) #AIAAwards #AIADFA #DesignforAging #seniorliving Sarah Gregory, AIA LEED/WELL AP, Alexis Burck, AIA, NCARB, Cynthia Shonaiya, AIA, LEED AP, Christophe Laverne, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Addie Abushousheh, PhD, Melinda Avila-Torio, NCIDQ, RID, CHID, CASP, LEED AP, IIDA, Connie Fan, FASLA, Megan Crites, Suzanne Barnes, AIA, Claire Dickey, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, EDAC, Greg Hunteman, David Banta
We're excited to partner with and plan for another great Environments for Aging Conference in Lexington, KY, April 26-29, 2025. Updates on DFA sessions will be forthcoming. Register by December 15 for SmartSaver rates. https://lnkd.in/dwcuBzp #AIADFA #DesignforAging #EFACon
📆 The 2025 Environments For Aging Conference + Expo will be here before you know it! The event will be held April 26-29, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Ky. For information on registering, read here: https://hubs.ly/Q02-r31v0 #EFACon #SeniorLivingDesign #Design #Architecture
Our December live course is next week! Explore three affordable assisted living community case studies from our Design for Aging Review Award 2023 winners. Learn how they exemplify how architects and their teams are designing innovation solutions that improve the quality of life for older adults within specific project constraints. Moderator: Alexis Burck, AIA, NCARB Speakers: Danielle Haynay Cerone AIA, LEED AP, Roy Decker, and Kevin Daly, FAIA #AIAAwards #AIADFA #DesignforAging
Join this webinar today at 1pm ET hosted by The Center for Health Design. Presenters will share findings from a comprehensive survey that was conducted by The Intergenerational Task Force (comprised by The Center, SAGE - Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments, and us) and explore the investment and benefits of creating age-inclusive environments. https://lnkd.in/gEG_pzfG #AIADFA #DesignforAging Craig Witz, Addie Abushousheh, PhD, Lisa Warnock, Greg Hunteman, JinHwa Paradowicz
Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/uQirfvw Join us November 21 for our aging webinar day! Starting at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, Craig Witz of Witz Company, The Center's Addie Abushousheh, PhD, Lisa Warnock of Glow Interior Designs, LLC, Greg Hunteman of Pi Architects and JinHwa Paradowicz of Perkins Eastman will explore the financial implications and potential market advantages of implementing intergenerational design in senior living communities. Following at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET, tune in to hear Stanley Gatland II of CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain, Mike O'Neill of HumanSpace, The Center's Addie Abushousheh, Steve Muller of Garden Spot Village, Carie Shingleton, NCIDQ/IIDA/LEED AP/WELL AP of SFCS, and David Turner and Angelo Garetto of SpaceBot analyze a pre-/post- “refresh” study to learn if performance characteristics of materials and finishes contribute to the experiential quality of dining spaces. Thank you to our aging webinar sponsor Patcraft!
The Design for Aging Review (DFAR) Award 2025 cycle is open! Submit your senior living project by January 8. This award furnishes architects and their teams the opportunity to demonstrate innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for older adults within specific project constraints. A common, consolidated submission form has been adopted to provide users a more cohesive and simplified experience. DFAR is part of this consolidated application and can be accessed with the entry titled “2025 AIA Universal Project-Based Award Submission.” Learn about the program: https://lnkd.in/g44g_Tdr Awards FAQ: https://lnkd.in/gFFPSRnR The American Institute of Architects (AIA) #AIAAwards #AIADFA #DesignforAging #seniorliving Sarah Gregory, AIA LEED/WELL AP, Alexis Burck, AIA, NCARB, Cynthia Shonaiya, AIA, LEED AP, Christophe Laverne, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Mark R. Heckman, AIA, NCARB, Addie Abushousheh, PhD, Melinda Avila-Torio, NCIDQ, RID, CHID, CASP, LEED AP, IIDA, Suzanne Barnes, AIA, Connie Fan, FASLA
Senior Housing - join us to look at enhancing the resident and staff experience while improving operational efficiency on 11/19. Membership not required. https://lnkd.in/eTcu6QCb Scott Campagna, PE, Steven J. Johnson
Join our next live course in two weeks on November 19 with Brendon Buckley and Tammy Dyce, LC, Associate IALD, LEED AP. During this session, they will discuss how to leverage advanced and integrated building systems and legacy technologies to enhance the experience for residents and staff while improving operational efficiency. #AIADFA #seniorliving #DesignforAging Sarah Gregory, AIA LEED/WELL AP, Alexis Burck, AIA, NCARB, Melinda Avila-Torio, NCIDQ, RID, CHID, CASP, LEED AP, IIDA, Addie Abushousheh, PhD, Mark R. Heckman, AIA, NCARB, Christophe Laverne, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Suzanne Barnes, AIA, Connie Fan, FASLA, Cynthia Shonaiya, AIA, LEED AP
Join our next live course in two weeks on November 19 with Brendon Buckley and Tammy Dyce, LC, Associate IALD, LEED AP. During this session, they will discuss how to leverage advanced and integrated building systems and legacy technologies to enhance the experience for residents and staff while improving operational efficiency. #AIADFA #seniorliving #DesignforAging Sarah Gregory, AIA LEED/WELL AP, Alexis Burck, AIA, NCARB, Melinda Avila-Torio, NCIDQ, RID, CHID, CASP, LEED AP, IIDA, Addie Abushousheh, PhD, Mark R. Heckman, AIA, NCARB, Christophe Laverne, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Suzanne Barnes, AIA, Connie Fan, FASLA, Cynthia Shonaiya, AIA, LEED AP