Hospitality design for the graying generation
Subtitle: meeting the needs of a growing market
By: Alfred H. Baucom, with Robert J. Grosch.
Contributors: Grosch, Robert J.
Series: Wiley series in healthcare and senior living design
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
Subjects: Barrier-free design for older people -- United States.
Description: 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 Baucom's 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-256) and index.