Optimize Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for Senior Living & Care Communities

By 2034 older adults are expected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. The needs of our aging population are evolving, and a holistic approach that combines health, wellness, and enhanced quality of life should be the highest priority in senior care facility planning and design.

Creating a healthy, active, and inviting environment with elevated experiences and amenities is the future progression for independent and assisted living facilities. Designing with indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and indoor air quality (IAQ) in mind is fundamental, in all types of senior living spaces.

Research and experience show that the built environment directly affects occupant health. As people age, they become more immune compromised, more sensitive to temperature and light changes, and will need help with speech intelligibility and comprehension if spaces are too loud. 

Whether designing a renovation or new construction, you can start at the ceiling to surround residents with healthy, sustainable and beautiful products that make a difference in senior living environments.