Building for Boomers (McGraw-Hill Construction Series) Guide to Design and Construction

by Schriener, Judy; Kephart, Mike

• ISBN13: 9780071599818
• ISBN10: 0071599819
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-03-10
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

There will be 77 million baby boomers in the U.S. by 2015between the ages of 59 and 69Building for Boomersprovides up-to-date data and interpretationon housing trends that will help you design homes to meet the needs ofaging baby boomers. This unique design and constructionresource brings together boomer demographic information andhousing research from various sources. Included are before andafter photos of renovated homes, communities, and facilities, aswell as drawings and blueprints that can be used as design templates.

Author Biography

Judy Schriener is a journalist in the design and construction.field who spent 16 years in McGraw-Hilln++s Construction.Group as editor-in-chief of the groupn++s website..

Mike Kephart is recognized as one of the leaders in the.field of 50+ housing and has won numerous awards for his designs.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Boomers: Who They Are, What They Want, Why You Should Care	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Boomer Nation	p. 3
Changes in the Wind	p. 3
Who Boomers Are	p. 6
What Boomers Want	p. 8
Why You Should Care	p. 9
It's All About Lifestyle	p. 10
References	p. 11
Unexpected Challenges	p. 13
The Recession	p. 13
The Hit on Real Estate	p. 14
Back to Work	p. 15
No Going Back to the Future	p. 16
Boomers Are Unprepared	p. 17
Stepping up the Game	p. 19
New Behaviors, New Preferences	p. 19
References	p. 21
Neighborhood Types	p. 23
Age-Targeted, Age-Restricted, Age-Qualified	p. 24
Market Size	p. 25
The Big Picture-Large Communities	p. 26
Mega Communities Aren't for Everyone	p. 30
Mixed Generations	p. 35
Infill Neighborhoods and Rehabs	p. 36
Opportunities	p. 36
Challenges Ahead	p. 38
Multistories	p. 39
Urban Downtowns, Suburban City Centers, Traditional Neighborhood Developments, and Transit-Oriented Design	p. 39
Urban Downtowns	p. 40
Suburban City Centers	p. 42
Traditional Neighborhood Developments	p. 43
Transit-Oriented Design	p. 47
University-Affiliated Retirement Communities	p. 49
Existing University-Based Communities	p. 52
New Generation of Communities	p. 53
Guidelines	p. 55
Cohousing	p. 55
Words from the Father of Cohousing	p. 55
Cohousing in Action	p. 58
References	p. 60
Aging in Place, Universal Design, Sustainability, and Building Green	p. 63
What's the Difference?	p. 63
Going Green	p. 64
Green Goes Mainstream	p. 64
Building Orientation	p. 65
Energy Conservation	p. 68
Water Conservation	p. 73
More Ways to Go Green	p. 73
Aging in Place and Universal Design	p. 74
Getting Started	p. 77
Elements of Universal Design	p. 80
Summary of Universal Design	p. 92
Bringing It All Together	p. 92
References	p. 94
Technology Turns the Tide	p. 95
Not-So-Simple Technology	p. 95
Great Expectations	p. 97
Opportunity Knocks	p. 98
Command and Control	p. 98
Tech Step-by-Step	p. 100
Great Room	p. 100
Kitchen	p. 101
Bed and Bath	p. 101
The Rest of the House	p. 102
At Minimum...	p. 102
References	p. 103
Single-Family Homes and Townhouses	p. 105
Neighborhood-Driven Similarities and Variations	p. 107
Old Is Now New	p. 107
Resort-Styled Communities Personified by Sun City	p. 110
Traditional Neighborhood Designs	p. 111
Cohousing Community Plans	p. 112
What People Want	p. 112
Preconceptions and Prejudices	p. 113
Home Distinctions	p. 117
Second or Vacation Homes	p. 117
Duplexes	p. 121
Triplexes	p. 121
Townhouses or Row Houses	p. 121
Two-Story Active Adult Homes	p. 122
One-Story Versus Two-Story Homes	p. 123
Accessory Dwelling Units	p. 124
Individual Home Features	p. 130
Ceiling Heights	p. 130
Views	p. 131
Elevators	p. 131
Active Adult Homes Construction Costs	p. 131
Personal Touches	p. 133
Quality Triumphs Over Quantity-Finally!	p. 133
Opting for Quality	p. 135
Smaller Homes	p. 136
Rightsizing	p. 137
References	p. 139
Condos and Apartments	p. 141
Apartments or Condominiums: What's the Difference?	p. 144
The New World of Condos and Apartments	p. 146
Age-Restricted, Age-Targeted, or Lifestyle-Targeted?	p. 147
Central City Downtown Locations	p. 148
Considerations for Condo/Apartment Design	p. 150
Location! Location! Location!	p. 150
Amenities	p. 152
Apartment/Condo Elements	p. 155
Storage	p. 158
Parking	p. 158
Wrapping It Up: One Builder's Secrets to Good Condominium Design	p. 159
Urban Housing Models	p. 160
Suburban City Centers	p. 161
Belmar	p. 161
Town Centers	p. 163
References	p. 165
The Design Process Step by Step	p. 167
Design Fundamentals	p. 167
Market Research	p. 167
Market Studies	p. 170
Community Vision	p. 172
Community Design	p. 172
Community Amenities	p. 175
Architecture for Homes	p. 181
Home and Community Synergy	p. 183
References	p. 185
Design Options	p. 187
Great Room	p. 187
Living Room	p. 187
Dining Room	p. 188
Kitchen	p. 189
Bedrooms	p. 193
Master Bathroom	p. 194
Office	p. 196
Storage	p. 197
Lessons Learned from Experience	p. 198
Give Them Sleep Options	p. 198
Give Them a View Upon Entering	p. 198
Consider a Courtyard	p. 199
Put the Master Bedroom Suite on the First Floor	p. 199
References	p. 200
Looking Ahead	p. 201
Trends	p. 201
Here a Trend, There a Trend, Everywhere a Trend, Trend	p. 201
Crystal-Ball Gazing	p. 210
Speculation Based on Forces of Change	p. 211
The Long View	p. 212
References	p. 212
Determining and Developing Your Niche	p. 215
Questions to Ask, Steps to Take	p. 216
Asking Questions	p. 216
Taking Action	p. 217
Examples of Potential Niches	p. 221
Location-Based Market Niches	p. 221
Social and Cultural Niches	p. 222
Lifestyle Market Niches	p. 224
Designing for Your Niche	p. 227
Land Planning	p. 227
More Planning for Your Niche	p. 229
Architecture for Your Niche	p. 229
References	p. 230
Dos and Don'ts of Dealing with Boomers	p. 233
Call Them This, Don't Call Them That!	p. 233
Generational Roots	p. 234
Coping with Reality	p. 235
Capturing Boomers' Interest	p. 236
Timeline	p. 238
Engagement = Relationships	p. 239
Messaging to the "Who, Me? I'll Never Get Old!" Generation	p. 240
It's All About Lifestyle	p. 242
Marketing in the New Age	p. 242
Forget One-Way Communication	p. 242
References	p. 245
Appendixes
Cohousing	p. 247
LifeCenter Plus	p. 261
Zoning Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units, Typical of Others	p. 267
Glossary	p. 269
Index	p. 273
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