Housing an Aging Population: Guidelines for Development and DesignThis document presents housing options that are considered well designed, affordable and marketable for senior citizens in Canada. Discusses the characteristic needs of the elderly and the housing choices currently available, to establish a framework that can be used to determine requirements. Outlines the process of developing a project with application to both remodelling an existing dwelling and planning and constructing a multiple-unit residence. Also includes a Design Workbook which identifies design issues and sets out architectural guidelines. |
Contents
The Project Development Process | 9 |
Appendices | 33 |
The Design Workbook bound and numbered separately | 2 |
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