How can senior living facility design, both in process and final build-out, be agile and flexible enough to accommodate the rapid change in our outlook on health and economic market conditions? Flexibility within the design layout and systems, conservative measures in the design approach and construction, and an understanding of the macro and micro market forces are all required to develop a successful facility. This session will discuss senior living CCRC projects currently in the works, present other projects for further explanation, and provide project examples that cover different senior living facility types, scales, and programs.
Lead speaker: Faith Hawks, principal, Moseley Architects
An owner of Moseley Architects and a principal in the senior living sector, Faith Hawks, AIA, LEED AP, has been with the firm for 30 years. As a principal designer for the firm, she has provided oversight and guidance to the firm’s multi-family housing projects. She is a lecturer and visiting critic for the architectural programs at Morgan State University, Maryland Institute College of Art, and the University of Maryland.
Co-presenters:
James Owens, division vice president and national senior living market coordinator, The Whiting Turner Contracting Company
James Owens is the national senior living market coordinator for one of the largest contractors in the country with a career-long focus on the senior community facility industry. He has been working with Erickson Living for the past 15 years managing the design and construction of all buildings in the 1,500-unit CCRCs, as well as working with other national clients providing senior care and living facilities.
Margaret Suit, LEEP AP, vice president of development, Erickson Living
Margaret Suit is responsible for managing and guiding new campus development through the architectural design process with specific regard to the coordination of master planning, common area programming, and design for Erickson Living’s independent living and continuing care products. She also leads the management of the design process for all Erickson Living developing communities, as well the lifecycle and renovation process for existing communities. Her primary focus is to ensure that the building designs support the operational programs, conform to regionally based market demands, and enhance the Erickson Living experience for residents.
LIVE AIR DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020, 12-1pm EST
