What is Design For A Lifespan?
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DESIGN FOR A LIFE SPAN Aging in Place
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We plan for our lifetime, why not plan for our life span?
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DESIGN FOR A LIFE SPAN
Aging in Place
As individuals
we should:
DESIGN FOR A LIFE SPAN
Plan For A Lifetime -
It happens to us all!
The Circle of Life
Childhood
Senior-hoodAdulthood
Time•Waits for no one
Embrace it – do not be afraid of it!
•You have the power to do something about it.
What is Design For A Life Span?
• A residence created to be used by all family members, regardless of age, size, health or physical ability
What is Design For A Life Span?
• It’s not just about decoration and aesthetics, good design affects the quality of life
What is Design For A Life Span?
Senior-hood
Childhood
Adulthood
• A practical and safe environment for all stages of life
What is Design For A Life Span?
• It allows for personal independence
What is Design For A Life Span?
• Thoughtful product design, so that it can be used by anyone to its greatest extent possible
What is Design For A Life Span?
• A home that is safe, comfortable, adaptable & accommodating to all who live and visit it
What is Design For A Life Span?
• The ability to remain living independently in a residence without need for assistance or relocation during the age continuum
Why is it important?
• Safety and security
Why is it important?
• Comfortable environs
Why is it important?
• Convenience to services
Why is it important?
• Feelings of independence
Why is it important?
• Familiarity
Why is it important?
• Proximity to family
Why is it important?
• We all get older everyday
Why is it important?
• Design to accommodate all ages, sizes and abilities
Why is it important?
• Practical
Who would benefit?All Generations Young and Old
A residence created to be used by all family members, whether old or young
Who would benefit?
Boomer’sBaby Boomers 1946-1964
Boomer’s Children1965-1979 Generation X1980-2000 Millennial or Generation Y
Who would benefit?
Boomer’s Parents1925-1945 Silent Generation
Who would benefit?
What value will it bring to you?
Visitability
WELCOME
What value will it bring to you?
Barrier-free design
What value will it bring to you?Universal design
What value will it bring to you?
Accessible
What value will it bring to you?
A home is a valuable asset
What value will it bring to you?
Resale value: lack of UD homes in the market
What value will it bring to you?Quality products
What value will it bring to you?Design for independent living
What role do I play?Knowledge, value, safety, function and beauty
Design For A Life Span isDesign for TodayDesign for TomorrowDesign for the Future
Design For A Life Span Is design for all ages: from one to one hundred and one
Design For A Life Span
A home for a lifetime!
Thank You
Jeanette KnudsenInterior Designer
Design for a Lifespan, LLC2036 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 2-214
Mesa, Arizona 85203480-695-1360
