Light in Sleeping Spaces (04-15-10)
Light shielding in spaces for sleeping is crucial.
Light shielding in spaces for sleeping is crucial.
Hanna Falk has recently defended a dissertation at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden that reiterates the importance of creating a sense of home among elderly residents of group living environments.
Two articles review good design for residential care facilities.
Kaiser, a principle with Perkins + Will, has integrated his own professional experiences with material from rigorous studies of effective (and ineffective) navigation tools to identify features of successful wayfinding systems.
Gulwadi has examined residential environments to identify ways they can be designed to help reduce stress among people caring for sick family members and friends in their homes.
Examining previous studies, researcher William Fisk looked at the connection between air quality and the spread of respiratory illness, cases of allergies and asthma, and sick building syndrome.
Researchers in England report that smelling rosemary oil increases alertness and improves long-term memory. Their work also confirms previous research findings that the scent of lavender is relaxing.
Dean Thompson , Joseph Weber and Kevin Juozapavicius reviewed studies and interviewed residents of an assisted living facility to better understand the residents’ visitors, their pattern of activities, and how those patterns affected the residents’ well-being.
The most recent issue of NeuroRehabilitation focuses on important factors to consider when designing homes for people with neurodisability
Can clustered community homes be the next innovation in long-term care?