IN THE NEWS
Advocacy in Action: The Ideal Aquatic Center
Whether you live in a warm or cool climate, there is something luxurious about having access to a pool. Today, a modern aquatic center is an amenity that expresses a community’s commitment to wellness. The decision to update or add a pool environment is not without its challenges.
Real Projects for Real People: The Successful Completion of Small-Bite Projects
We have been talking a lot lately about micro-strategies to creatively reposition existing campuses. In our eNews articles as well as presentations at LeadingAge Illinois and an upcoming LeadingAge Annual Meeting & EXPO IGNITE session, we share our thoughts on tackling “small-bite” projects one, $5-10 million expenditure at a time. We believe this is a viable alternative, a strategy that is the antithesis of New Greenfield “Big Gulp” projects.
Advocacy in Action: Keeping Residents Happy Amidst Change
One of the greatest challenges for community leaders and project teams is to keep existing residents happy during construction projects. From the moment planning starts, communication is critical. Keeping residents and their families informed minimizes the impact of the disruptions that come with construction projects. With the proper communication channels in place, the team can work together to strategically plan the best possible phasing for the project.
Advocacy in Action: The World is Getting Smaller
A variety of senior living and multifamily projects recently completed and on the boards have brought to our attention a growing trend in unit design – smaller apartments. For the senior population the decision to move to an Independent Living environment involves the willingness to part with their homes in exchange for a space that is more manageable in size, but in turn is connected to a variety of easily accessible amenities.
Tech Talk: Keep Your Fitness Center Fit
When it comes to wellness, today’s senior living communities are dealing with high expectations and competing with local health and fitness clubs. Residents want first class facilities, not just a basement room with an old treadmill or bike. What do your facilities say about your commitment to wellness? Is your fitness center keeping fit?
AG Off the Clock – Steve Alexander exhibits at the 9th Annual Midwest Region Fine Furnishings Show
You may be used to seeing Steve Alexander at project interviews and job meetings or even walking construction sites. When he isn’t tending to the daily business operations and duties of a Senior Principal, do you know what he is up to? Woodworking!
Tech Talk: Lighting Solutions for Remodeling Challenges
As architects and engineers, our challenge has always been to provide a residential environment all across the continuum of care, from Independent Living to Skilled Nursing. Several new light fixture designs are helping us meet that challenge while providing upgraded light levels.
Congratulations Maggie Iliff!
AG architectural team member Maggie Iliff was granted a certificate of registration as an Architect by The State of Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors on June 3, 2014....
In the Field: Wichita Presbyterian Manor
Phase One of construction for a repositioning project at Wichita Presbyterian Manor is currently underway. The project encompasses the majority of the Independent Living Commons, including food service for the healthcare buildings. The healthcare component includes...
Tech Talk: Keep the Winter Chill Outside
Has this winter season affected your building more than usual?