As 2024 comes to a close, Environments for Aging is taking a look back at some of the most-read articles of the year.
Among the topics and projects that caught the attention of the senior living design community were new independent living projects ranging from affordable to luxury communities, renovation and adaptive reuse strategies, intergenerational senior living communities, and award-winning community designs.
Enjoy this recap of popular articles in 2024 from Environments for Aging!
The Baldwin at Woodmont Commons CCRC Delivers Multigenerational Living In Londonderry, New Hampshire
The Baldwin features a small-house model for its independent living, assisted living, and memory care neighborhoods as well as dining venues and wellness spaces. Read here.
Clarendale Six Corners, Chicago: Photo Tour
The 258-unit senior living community anchors a mixed-use development that includes ground-floor retail spaces and parking. Read here.
Designing An Intergenerational Future For Senior Living
The SAGE-AIA Design for Aging Joint Intergenerational Task Force seeks to move the needle on the development of more intergenerational communities, armed with new survey findings and a roadmap for doing it right. Read here.
Inspīr Embassy Row, Washington, D.C.: First Look
The $200 million, 215,000-square-foot project will renovate a former landmark hotel into a luxury assisted living and memory care community. Read here.
7 Intergenerational Senior Living Projects To Watch
Recent community projects illustrate efforts to deliver environments that bring together different age groups through new living, amenity, and common spaces. Read here.
Castle Argyle Apartments, Hollywood, California: Photo Tour
The 68,000-square-foot affordable senior living community underwent a $77 million code-compliance renovation and amenity update. Read here.
EFA Announces 2024 Design Showcase Award Winners
Rose Villa Senior Living Phase 3’s project received a top Award of Merit honor; three projects were named Honorable Mentions; and six projects were named finalists. Read here.
The Springs at Happy Valley, Happy Valley, Oregon: EFA 2024 Design Showcase Honorable Mention
The Springs at Happy Valley brings senior living to an urban lifestyle center in Oregon. Read here.
Meet EFA’s 2024 Design Champions Making An Impact On Senior Living Design
Now in its sixth year, Environments for Aging’s Design Champions are driving new models and more inclusive environments that are shaping the architecture vision and development of senior living communities. Read here.
Splendido, Tucson, Arizona: Photo Tour
The CCRC updated 24,440 square feet of amenity spaces to build a connection to the community and optimize efficiencies. Read here.
