Designing for the Active Adult

By the year 2014, there will be 85 million active adults ages 55 and older living in the U.S. and more than 40 percent of all households will be headed by someone in the 55+ age group. These market segments are defined by lifestyle, community, and amenities/product design preferences. This one-day course gives you an overview of design considerations to take into account when planning single-family and multifamily housing for active adults. Learn how to meet the needs of this growing market and how to provide them with a variety of housing options. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain range of design possibilities for active adult living to potential clients
  • Give details to clients about how active adult lifestyle is enhanced by design features
  • Promote community design preferences for active adults
  • Recommend amenities and common-area design elements that enhance active adult living
  • Determine the right product design that is critical to meeting the

Event Information

Course
When: 4/27/2010 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Where: Tucker, GA Greater Atlanta HBA
1484 Brockett Road

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Contact: Amanda Meadows-Mathis
Greater Atlanta HBA
1484 Brockett Road
Tucker, GA 30084

Phone: 770-938-9900
E-Mail Address: education@atlantahomebuilders.com
NAHB Member Fee: $250
Non-member Fee: $300


Instructor: Rebecca Stahr

Sponsoring HBA: Greater Atlanta HBA
Sponsoring HBA Website: www.atlantahomebuilders.com

 

  • Designations:
    CAASH
  • Related Topics:
    50+ Housing Council, Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS), Designations, Education
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