Quality living in old age is one of the key topics of our time. Architecture and the building industry contribute innovative forms of living, intelligent concepts and individual solutions for people with physical or cognitive limitations. Integrative forms of housing and living emerge from sophisticated design solutions, transcending the boundaries between individual, collective and assisted forms of living.

This updated new edition includes an additional introductory article on programming and six new and current international case studies in the chapter on integrated housing and neighbourhood concepts.

• Inhalt 6
• Preface to the second edition 9
• Universal Design: a declaration of independence 10
• One’s bed, room and house in old age 13
• Perspectives on ageing across various cultures 17
• New forms of living for the elderly 23
• From retirement -communities of care to communities of meaning 27
• Dementia as a mode of being: the living environment and everyday competency 31
• Living and dying in a hospice 35
• On the essence of living: safety – security – orientation 39
• Floor plan design – providing for the changing needs of the elderly 43
• Interior architecture and product design 47
• Gardens for senior citizens – a framework for the design of outdoor spaces 51
• The role of the architect in the care provision and housing markets 55
• Planning and designing for people with dementia 57