Building for Boomers

Building for Boomers provides up-to-date data and interpretation on housing trends that will help you design homes to meet the needs of aging baby boomers. This unique design and construction resource brings together boomer demographic information and housing research from various sources. Included are before and after photos of renovated homes, communities, and facilities, as well as drawings and blueprints that can be used as design templates. 304 pp.

Table of Contents:

• Ch 1. Boomers: Who They Are, What They Want, Why You Should Care
• Ch 2. Unexpected Challenges
• Ch 3. Neighborhood Types
• Ch 4. Aging in Place, Universal Design, Sustainability and Building Green
• Ch 5. Technology Turns the Tide
• Ch 6. Single Family Homes and Townhouses
• Ch 7. Condos and Townhouses
• Ch 8. The Design Process Step by Step
• Ch 9. Design Options
• Ch 10. Looking Ahead
• Ch 11. Determining and Developing Your Niche
• Ch 12. Dos and Don'ts of Dealing with Boomers