Prefab homes now being pitched to over 50s market

NEW YORK: Modular housing has come a long way since it first went big in the 1970s. Here is a look at five high-design prefabricated homes from around the world being pitched to the over 50s market.

1. Cubbico’s modular homes are weather-resilient prefabs that Read More »

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90-year-old designer has big ideas for seniors

AUSTIN: Barbara Beskind has proven that design can be done at any age. Beskind works at a design company and is defying social norms. Beskind has been designing since she was 8 years old, but her most recent projects are focusing on those in retirement Read More »

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Architectural visions of future of seniors housing published

PHILADELPHIA: Six visions of the future of seniors housing are currently on display.

All the housing types are currently under construction.

Sarah Wigglesworth Architects is working with the University of Sheffield DWELL project to explore how older residents might Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The sixty-first entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

An Australian-first housing model for people with a disability, Project Independence’s 10-place Harrison site, will open in October. Read More »

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