Download or read book Building Type Basics for Senior Living written by Perkins Eastman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential information for the design of senior livingfacilities Building Type Basics for Senior Living, Second Edition isyour one-stop reference for essential information you need to planand successfully complete the design of residential careenvironments for seniors on time and within budget. Primary authors Bradford Perkins and J. David Hoglund and theirPerkins Eastman colleagues—all experts in senior livingdesign—share firsthand knowledge to guide you through allaspects of the design of senior living communities, includingindependent living and assisted living apartments, and skillednursing facilities. This edition features new examples of completed projects and isup to date with the latest developments in senior living design,including coverage of sustainable design, renovation andreinvention, international opportunities, operations, and projectfinancing. This new edition offers: Numerous photographs, diagrams, and plans A new chapter on issues, trends, and challenges for the seniorliving industry in the next decade A new chapter devoted to sustainability strategies andconsiderations Up-to-date coverage of new technologies being implemented insenior living facilities New space programming standards and sample programs Like every Building Type Basics book, this convenientlyorganized quick reference provides authoritative, up-to-dateinformation instantly and saves professionals countless hours ofresearch.