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Home » Multimedia » Design Center » Universal design for an aging population

Universal design for an aging population

Universal design examples that show how new and universal criteria are being applied to facilities serving the boomer generation. Read the related article "Health care design for boomers and beyond."

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Boomers and those with limited peripheral vision benefit from straightforward and easily visible locations of canopies and building entrances. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
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MHO & Holladay Properties, LLC - Michiana Cancer Center demonstrates the importance of the lobby to provide pause and review areas for family and visitors. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
Good Samaritan Hospital Gibault Memorial Tower Addition
Natural light and features greatly contribute to intuitive wayfinding. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
Lakeland Health - Inpatient Pavilion
Patient room design provides comfort and functionality. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
CA Ventures Overland Park Senior Living
Provide additional clearances and furnishings, furniture, doors and openings. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
UC Health - Carbon Valley Health Center
Physician desk shape and location allows for a variety of physician - patient discussion scenarios. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
Hendricks Regional Health Emergency Department Replacement
By utilizing terrazzo floor material, the floor surface is the same and aesthetic design features can be achieved. | Photo courtesy of BSA LifeStructures
Memorial-Medical-Center-Patient-Care-Tower.jpg
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Good Samaritan Hospital Gibault Memorial Tower Addition
Lakeland Health - Inpatient Pavilion
CA Ventures Overland Park Senior Living
UC Health - Carbon Valley Health Center
Hendricks Regional Health Emergency Department Replacement
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