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Record Nr.

UNINA9910818662203321

Titolo

Design for aging : international case studies of building and program / / Jeffrey Anderzhon ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, 2012

ISBN

1-280-59132-3

9786613621153

1-118-17976-5

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Collana

Wiley series in healthcare and senior living design

Altri autori (Persone)

AnderzhonJeffrey W

Disciplina

720.84/6

Soggetti

Barrier-free design for older people

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Australian schemes -- pt. 2. Japanese schemes -- pt. 3. Swedish schemes -- pt. 4. Danish schemes -- pt. 5. The Netherlands schemes -- pt. 6. United Kingdom schemes -- pt. 7. United States schemes.

Sommario/riassunto

Architecture/Interior Design An in-depth look at the most innovative aged care facilities today With the world's population aging at a rapid pace, there is a growing need for new ways to provide residential care for older people. Design for Aging explores some of the most successful examples of elderly housing today, focusing on integrating architectural considerations within an unwavering people-driven approach. Written by an international team of experts in aged care design, the book brings together twenty-six case studies from around the world, including Australia,