Upgrading buildings for older people
Torrington, Judith
Upgrading buildings for older people - London RIBA Enterprises 2004 - 186p. ill. 25cm.
Written primarily for providers of housing for older people and their designers, this book looks at care homes (affected by the new National Minimum Standard for Care Homes for Older People) and re-evaluates the options for other kinds of housing. Covers the relevant legislation, building appraisal and the practicalities of upgrading buildings of all generic types. Supported by case studies.
1859461344
ELDERLY PEOPLE
OLDER PEOPLE
CARE HOMES
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
NURSING HOMES
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT
SHELTERED HOUSING
725.56
Upgrading buildings for older people - London RIBA Enterprises 2004 - 186p. ill. 25cm.
Written primarily for providers of housing for older people and their designers, this book looks at care homes (affected by the new National Minimum Standard for Care Homes for Older People) and re-evaluates the options for other kinds of housing. Covers the relevant legislation, building appraisal and the practicalities of upgrading buildings of all generic types. Supported by case studies.
1859461344
ELDERLY PEOPLE
OLDER PEOPLE
CARE HOMES
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
NURSING HOMES
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT
SHELTERED HOUSING
725.56