Comments on: Eco-friendly assisted living

By: Greg Hunteman, AIA

Greg Hunteman, AIA — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:04:45 +0000

Sustainability, especially in the senior market, is vital! Yes, it seems that the terms "green" and "eco-friendly" are grossly overused, but as a senior living architect, I know that a facility should NOT age with its residents. The focus inside of an assisted living community needs to be centered around patients, not maintaining the building. So the more sustainable a community is, the less maintainence it will need in the long run. It's good for facility owners, as well as residents, not necessarily about the trendiness or popularity of "green." Assisted Living Architect in Texas

By: Jacy

Jacy — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:08:02 +0000

There is a great article on green residences titled, “Certifiably Green”, Assisted living will soon earn its first LEED certification—marking the latest milestone in an industrywide trend toward environmentally friendly residences.

Its really great to see more environmentally friendly lifestyle and resident options,
http://www.alfa.org/assnfe/Article.asp?clArticleID=209

By: admin

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:01:40 +0000

Jamie,
I am so glad to learn about your services. Thank you for your comment!
David

By: Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS

Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, CAPS — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:07:30 +0000

I was delighted to come across this posting! I’m a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Tampa, Fl.-based independent kitchen and bath designer. As part of my efforts to enhance my clients’ lives, I always propose products that are indoor air quality friendly — especially for those with respiratory issues.

Pairing green and elder care construction makes perfect sense, which is why I’ve teamed up with a local architect, David Balber, AIA, to help assisted living facility owners build or remodel for greater energy energy savings and safer environments for their residents.

Interested owners should contact David directly for a no-obligation, free initial consultation.