Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-279) and index.

The Building Type Basics series provides architects and other building team members with concise, essential information for planning and designing a variety of building types. This new volume covers the essentials of designing housing and care environments for the elderly and provides need-to-know information on a range of building sub-types Included are active retirement communities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, Alzheimer's facilities, hospices and more. The text is heavily illustrated with descriptive floor plans, diagrams, and photographs. Authored by an architect who is viewed as a pioneer and leader in this field