| |
Centre for Policy on Ageing | |
 | |
|
Building for longevity
— Abbeyfield Lecture 2000 | | Author(s) | Peter Phippen |
| Corporate Author | Abbeyfield Society |
| Publisher | Abbeyfield Society, St Albans, 2000 |
| Pages | 26 pp |
| Source | Abbeyfield Society, 53 Victoria Street, St. Albans, Herts., AL1 3UW. |
| Keywords | Architectural design [housing [elderly]] ; Retirement communities ; Longevity ; Lecture papers. |
| Annotation | Peter Phippen presented his lecture as if writing a letter to the audience from his future self in 2020, still as an architect, but also as an ageing man coping with the circumstances of old age. His letter takes us through a review of the early years of the 21st century, recounting his experiences, ideas and "design encounters", and those of two friends whose needs and tastes differ widely. There are a number of key factors in building for longevity, beginning with designers and providers must satisfy the end user. Like all businesses, professionals and health providers of all types must respond to the needs of the market. Technological innovation will increase the possibilities for independent living and enable most people to stay at home for longer: the Well House is described as an example. Because there is a global market, specialist technology appropriate to older people's needs will become affordable. There is no single housing solution: a variety of living options are necessary. Consumers can be as knowledgeable as experts, who must in turn adapt to meet changing circumstances. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-010226003 B |
| Classmark | KE:YB3: ROA: BGA: 6MA |
Data © Centre for Policy on Ageing |
|
| ...from the Ageinfo database published by Centre for Policy on Ageing. |
| |
|