Thesis Project - Aging in Place(s) - 2019-2018

aging in place(s) an exploration in designing a tiny house on wheels for the retiring baby boomer

ashley stark . spring 2020

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introduction initial study final design

low maintenance

self-suf f iciency

mobilit y

f inancial freedom

travel

simplif ication

client values

go-goer

slow -goer

no-goer

-65 to 75

75 to 85

75 to 95+

7:30

Jane wakes up • makes coffee and toast • sits and reads news on tablet

Jane wakes up • makes coffee and toast • sits and reads news on tablet

8:00

John wakes up • drinks coffee and eats a banana • suduko puzzles • makes bed

John wakes up • drinks coffee and eats a banana • suduko puzzles • makes bed

explore/adventure time • hike, walk, bike, kayak, museums, ski, etc.

daily excercise • walk, gym, lifting, stretching, local Meetup groups, etc

11:30

lunch • usually dineout, occassionally cook

lunch • makes lunch at home most days • eat out with friends on meetup group days

12:30

passion projects • reading, journaling, photography, woodworking, scrapbooking, kniting, volunteering, continued education, etc.

wake up • eat breakfast and drink coffee • read news and watch television • take medication exercise • walk and stretch play on tablet and personal projects

9:00

5:00

dinner and drinks • cookout, grill • community potluck

6:30

socialize • bonfire, games, concerts/bands, drinking

9:30

relax at home • unwind and get ready for bed • read, watch television, journal • cleanup from day

10:30

Jane goes to bed

11:00

John goes to bed

lunch • small, quick at home meal • lunch out with friends a couple days a week

relax and nap • read, watch televison, garden, run errands, etc

senior center activity • chair yoga • bingo • pokeno

watch grandkids • pick uo from school • take to park, fun activities • help with homework

afternoon relaxation and nap • reading • watching television • gardening

grandkids picked up • socialize with kids • dinner with family once a week

socialize • phone with friends or afternoon outing dinner

dinner and drinks evening walk hangout and relax • read, watch television, go to movies, play games, get dessert, bowling league, etc get ready for bed

get ready for bed go to bed

Jane and John go to bed

client

age in place

• implement goals of universal design where possible; body fit, comfort, awareness, understanding, wellness, social integration, personalization, and cultural appropriateness.

• design for aging in place and accommodate for short-term and chronic disabilites so that uses can live independently for as long as possible.

• create a higher quality of living.

flexibilit y

• develop a flexible program that allows the space to adapt according to the users changing and developing needs.

• allow for the three phases of retirment; go-go, slow-go, and no-go.

• increase the flexibility of users income and time to allow for financial freedom and life simplification.

comfor t

• create an environment that provides a level of familiarity and comfort • offer customizability and allow for personalization and modification of the space • create space for all nine elements of living; sleeping, eating, working, recreation and leisure, hygiene, cooking, ancillary functions, storage, and circulation areas.

• provide views to nature and engage with outdoor space.

sustainabilit y

• sustainable products used within the space need to meet universal design standards.

• implement the five main principles of passive house design; continuous insulation/high quality insulation, air tight construction, high performance windows, energy recovery, solar heat and solar shading.

• utilize systems that allow for off-grid capabilities.

• build to last with sustainable materials, recycled materials, and local materials.

design goals

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10.5%

circulation

14.5%

storage

16.3%

sleeping

20%

hygiene

12%

cooking

9% 17.5%

eating/working

leisure

program

form subtractive & additive masses within a core designed around the programs modular parts

structure mass structure with cutouts / popouts

connections interlocking / penetrating

details voids from core linear elements with furniture rustic structure vs modern furniture and finishes scandinavian influence - hygge

color integral color (mostly neutral) but though high contrast materials - possibly touches of color for ease of use through space/objects color & light should create a sense of basking

materials must be lightweight repurposed / recylced materials where possible ight in look and feel but still warmw design language

push vs pull

ser vice vs activit y

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center pro: + private bedroom + plumbing centralized + weight distribution

h/c

con: - divides space - small living area

end + large living area + open floor plan + plumbing centralized

h/c

- privacy - weight distribution

split + large living area + open floor plan + weight distribution

h/c

h/c

- privacy - split plumbing

alternating + public vs private + private bedroom

h/c

h/c

- small living area - divides space

plan study

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cedar siding solid surface counters bench upholstery bedding reflective/glossy cabinet finsih metal siding walnut accents lounge chair upholstery outdoor furniture upholstery paint wet bath walls powder coat accent color accent color accent color

materials & finishes

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kitchen

living / dining (day)

living / dining (night)

wet bath & vanity

sleeping / flex

circulation

thank you !

xxx