aging in place(s) an exploration in designing a tiny house on wheels for the retiring baby boomer
ashley stark . spring 2020
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introduction initial study final design
low maintenance
self-suf f iciency
mobilit y
f inancial freedom
travel
simplif ication
client values
go-goer
slow -goer
no-goer
-65 to 75
75 to 85
75 to 95+
7:30
Jane wakes up • makes coffee and toast • sits and reads news on tablet
Jane wakes up • makes coffee and toast • sits and reads news on tablet
8:00
John wakes up • drinks coffee and eats a banana • suduko puzzles • makes bed
John wakes up • drinks coffee and eats a banana • suduko puzzles • makes bed
explore/adventure time • hike, walk, bike, kayak, museums, ski, etc.
daily excercise • walk, gym, lifting, stretching, local Meetup groups, etc
11:30
lunch • usually dineout, occassionally cook
lunch • makes lunch at home most days • eat out with friends on meetup group days
12:30
passion projects • reading, journaling, photography, woodworking, scrapbooking, kniting, volunteering, continued education, etc.
wake up • eat breakfast and drink coffee • read news and watch television • take medication exercise • walk and stretch play on tablet and personal projects
9:00
5:00
dinner and drinks • cookout, grill • community potluck
6:30
socialize • bonfire, games, concerts/bands, drinking
9:30
relax at home • unwind and get ready for bed • read, watch television, journal • cleanup from day
10:30
Jane goes to bed
11:00
John goes to bed
lunch • small, quick at home meal • lunch out with friends a couple days a week
relax and nap • read, watch televison, garden, run errands, etc
senior center activity • chair yoga • bingo • pokeno
watch grandkids • pick uo from school • take to park, fun activities • help with homework
afternoon relaxation and nap • reading • watching television • gardening
grandkids picked up • socialize with kids • dinner with family once a week
socialize • phone with friends or afternoon outing dinner
dinner and drinks evening walk hangout and relax • read, watch television, go to movies, play games, get dessert, bowling league, etc get ready for bed
get ready for bed go to bed
Jane and John go to bed
client
age in place
• implement goals of universal design where possible; body fit, comfort, awareness, understanding, wellness, social integration, personalization, and cultural appropriateness. • design for aging in place and accommodate for short-term and chronic disabilites so that uses can live independently for as long as possible. • create a higher quality of living.
flexibilit y
• develop a flexible program that allows the space to adapt according to the users changing and developing needs. • allow for the three phases of retirment; go-go, slow-go, and no-go. • increase the flexibility of users income and time to allow for financial freedom and life simplification.
comfor t
• create an environment that provides a level of familiarity and comfort • offer customizability and allow for personalization and modification of the space • create space for all nine elements of living; sleeping, eating, working, recreation and leisure, hygiene, cooking, ancillary functions, storage, and circulation areas. • provide views to nature and engage with outdoor space.
sustainabilit y
• sustainable products used within the space need to meet universal design standards. • implement the five main principles of passive house design; continuous insulation/high quality insulation, air tight construction, high performance windows, energy recovery, solar heat and solar shading. • utilize systems that allow for off-grid capabilities. • build to last with sustainable materials, recycled materials, and local materials.
design goals
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10.5%
circulation
14.5%
storage
16.3%
sleeping
20%
hygiene
12%
cooking
9% 17.5%
eating/working
leisure
program
form subtractive & additive masses within a core designed around the programs modular parts
structure mass structure with cutouts / popouts
connections interlocking / penetrating
details voids from core linear elements with furniture rustic structure vs modern furniture and finishes scandinavian influence - hygge
color integral color (mostly neutral) but though high contrast materials - possibly touches of color for ease of use through space/objects color & light should create a sense of basking
materials must be lightweight repurposed / recylced materials where possible ight in look and feel but still warmw design language
push vs pull
ser vice vs activit y
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center pro: + private bedroom + plumbing centralized + weight distribution
h/c
con: - divides space - small living area
end + large living area + open floor plan + plumbing centralized
h/c
- privacy - weight distribution
split + large living area + open floor plan + weight distribution
h/c
h/c
- privacy - split plumbing
alternating + public vs private + private bedroom
h/c
h/c
- small living area - divides space
plan study
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private land plot
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cedar siding solid surface counters bench upholstery bedding reflective/glossy cabinet finsih metal siding walnut accents lounge chair upholstery outdoor furniture upholstery paint wet bath walls powder coat accent color accent color accent color
materials & finishes
3/16” = 1’-0”
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3/16” = 1’-0”
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3/16” = 1’-0”
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kitchen
living / dining (day)
living / dining (night)
wet bath & vanity
sleeping / flex
circulation
thank you !
xxx