(DOWNLOAD) "Building for Boomers (McGraw-Hill Construction Series)" by Judy Schriener & Mike Kephart # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Building for Boomers (McGraw-Hill Construction Series)
- Author : Judy Schriener & Mike Kephart
- Release Date : January 15, 2010
- Genre: Engineering,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 8950 KB
Description
Design and Build Housing for the Boomer Generation
This unique resource provides the latest housing data, options, and trends to help you plan, design, and construct homes and communities to meet the requirements and expectations of aging baby boomers. There are 77 million boomers in the United States alone who continue to set the new, higher standard for product change and innovation as they have been doing for decades. Building for Boomers offers targeted information for architects, builders, engineers, developers, remodelers, and suppliers interested in capitalizing on this exploding market.
LEARN HOW TO:
Plan neighborhoods based on local and regional factors, including zoning and other regulations
Understand different types of neighborhoods, such as age-targeted, mixed generations, transit-oriented design (TOD), traditional neighborhood developments (TNDs), cohousing, and others
Integrate aging in place, universal, and green building design concepts
Incorporate technology infrastructure into your designs, including communication, entertainment, lighting, environment, protection, and healthcare
Design single family homes, townhouses, condos, and apartments
Explore various design options for living spaces, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and storage
Stay informed of growing trends such as green construction and smart homes
Determine and develop your niche