Product Description
Whether you are planning a new community or remodeling an existing one, the second DVD in the Access to Nature series illustrates a variety of ways the building layout can encourage residents to go outdoors.
Case studies, sketches, and models show how to make strong indoor-outdoor connections, remove perceived barriers, and create successful transition zones, such as an entry garden.
Learn about cost-effective solutions to issues of accessibility, visibility, and interfacing with the outdoors as well as suggested adaptations for individuals with dementia.
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“Finally! A user-friendly resource for designers and administrators, presenting the latest relevant research on the design of outdoor space in senior housing.”
—Clare Cooper Marcus, author of Healing Gardens
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“These DVDs provide evidence-based design guidelines in an accessible and transparent way& that will give everyone a real head start …”
—John Zeisel, Ph.D., author of I’m Still Here
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” … provides a valuable tool in understanding and achieving outdoor spaces that encourage older adults to go outside.”
—Elizabeth C. Brawley, author of Design Innovations for Aging and Alzheimer’s
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“This guide is a much needed resource that underscores the importance of good outdoor access for residents of seniors housing communities … ”
—Robert Kramer, President, National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Industry