LIFELONG DESIGN
MAKING YOUR HOME FIT YOUR NEEDS GERONTOLOGICAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

			   LIFELONG DESIGN
		MAKING YOUR HOME FIT YOUR NEEDS
		        Gerontological Design Guidelines

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE 

SEMESTER		Spring 1997 

DATE			Tuesday February 4, 1997

CLASS TIME		10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

LOCATION 		Third Age Life Center
			Integris Baptist Medical Center
			5300 North Independence
			Oklahoma City, OK 73112-9988

CONTACT 		Ms. Susan Lipscomb
			Third Age Life Center
			(405) 949-4140 phone
			(405) 951-2064 fax

INSTRUCTOR		Prof. Dr. Hermann Gruenwald, AIA, IFMA
			Dipl. Ing. (Architectural Engineering Degree - Germany)
			M.Architecture (NASA - Experimental Architecture, Houston)
			MBA (Management - Organizational Behavior, SMU)
			M.Ed. (Adult and Higher Education - OU)
			Ph.D. (Continuing Professional Education - OU)
			Licensed Architect, Building Designer
			Licensed Interior Designer, Facilities Planner
			Associate Visiting Professor Architecture
			Associate Visiting Professor Civil Engineering 
			Director Research College of Architecture
			Director Development College of Architecture

PHONE/FAX		(405) 325-0142 Phone		( (405) 325-7558 Fax			

OFFICE			Gould Hall 214 A 
			830 Van Vleet Oval
			College of Architecture
			University of Oklahoma
			Norman, OK 73019-0265  	      

E-MAIL ADDRESS	HGRUENWALD@ou.edu

WWW-PAGE		http:/www.ou.edu/class/hgruenwald
  
COURSE PAGE		http:/www.ou.edu/class/hgruenwald/teach/LLD

COURSE		This course identifies and explains the design concepts, products, 
DESCRIPTION		and resources, that can help make an existing home more comfortable
			for its older occupants who experience physical limitations.

LEARNING 		The learners should gain an understanding of the underlying theories of OBJECTIVE		architectural design, and construction, as they apply to new construction 
			and remodeling of existing homes and apartments for the aged.
	 		You will become familiar with architectural design concepts. 
			You will gain an understanding of residential construction. 
		 	You will be introduced to available products and resources.
			
AUDIENCE		Home Owners, Developers, Architects, Interior Designers, Contractors, 
			Students of all ages interested in these areas.	 

ACTIVITIES		Lectures, discussions, multi media presentations,
			slides, video and overheads

TEXT			Lecture Notes -  by Prof. Gruenwald 
			
REFERENCES		Salem, J (1994). The Do-Able Renewable Home - Making Your Home fit 				Your Needs. Washington, DC: American Association of Retired Persons 				(AARP) PF 3725 (1195)   1-(800) 441-2277

OUTLINE :	
			Introduction
			Physical Abilities of the Aging Body
			New Concepts of Accessibility
			Architectural Design
			Residential Construction
			Exterior Design
			Interior Design
			Doors
			Stairs and Ramps
			Bathrooms
			Kitchens
			Resources
			Discussion