A comprehensive and practical approach to designing for the growing senior market As people live longer; stay healthier; and enjoy more disposable income; their use of hospitality services is increasing dramatically. Hospitality Design for the Graying Generation helps you cater to this expanding market by providing critical information on designing facilities which are sensitive to the needs of the over-65 population. With the important principles explained in this book; designing for the senior consumer can be creative; cost-effective; and benefit all consumers without sacrificing style. This indispensable guide includes: * A Universal Design approach that can be applied to both commercial and residential projects; going beyond compliance with ADA guidelines * A wide range of hospitality design; including restaurants; hotel guest rooms; lobbies; and lounges * Design principles beautifully illustrated with concise; detailed drawings * Extensive coverage of the specific physical needs and psychology of seniors; including physical strength; hearing; sight; color preferences; and other areas * A quick-reference checklist of "senior-friendly" design features When the interior design needs of the over-65 market are met; all potential users gain; regardless of age or ability. This accessible book is an invaluable resource for designers; operators; and other professionals throughout the hospitality industry. With millions of baby boomers rapidly approaching retirement age; the over-65 age group is the fastest-growing segment of the population. As they become healthier; live longer; and have more disposable income; their use of hospitality services; such as hotels and restaurants; will increase dramatically. Whether you are a designer or a hospitality professional; Hospitality Design for the Graying Generation helps you plan for this growing market by providing you with critical information for designing facilities that accommodate the needs of all generations. Clearly written and generously illustrated; Hospitality Design for the Graying Generation shows you how to address the specific physical and psychological needs of seniors; with detailed chapters on mobility; hearing; vision; color preferences; and other important areas. Going beyond ADA guidelines; Alfred Baucoms Universal Design approach enables you to integrate senior-friendly design principles into a wide range of specific environments --from lobbies; common areas; and public restrooms to restaurants; lounges; and hotel guest rooms. In meeting the needs of the over-65 market; Hospitality Design for the Graying Generation ensures that all potential users; regardless of age or ability; will be well accommodated.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Playland ReduxBy Lisa KaneIn general I enjoyed the book. However; the author writes; "The fun house; or Magic Carpet as it was officially known..." and proceeds to show photos (which are fine) of the Fun House; its important to note that the Magic Carpet and the Fun House were two different rides/attractions at Playland. (Both burnt down in 1966.) The Magic Carpet was a walk-through attraction with an orange/black tilted room; a dark twisty maze with electric pop-up "scares;" and featured amusing little surprises like blow-holes which sent womens skirts swirling upward. At the very end of the ride; one sat on an actual undulating carpet that flowed through double doors and deposited the laughing patron at the exit. The Fun House did have a barrel roll; a huge indoor slide and the spinning disc; etc. and you could spend as much time as you liked there; but these two rides were distinctly separate and different from each other and to confuse them in a historic account of this wonderful art-deco amusement park detracts from this otherwise engaging look at Playland.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Too many older pictures of the parkBy Andrew VancottWe used to go here every year whne i lived on Long Island. The reason i gave it 4 stars was that there were not enough newer pictures of the park and i would have liked to see more from the 70s and 80s - it is still a fine book and i do recommned it for purchase0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Memories will bring smilesBy CustomerBook was in great shape. Brought back memories and smiles. I recommend this book for a winter night! ( or a summer one).
