Desert Design Magazine Spring 2013

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DESERT ESIGN Voice of the ASID Arizona North Chapter

Spring 2013

Design for Senior Living

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Cover: Alta Vista’s Main Lobby. Photo courtesy of Thoma-Holec Design, LLC Photo: Mark Boisclair Photography

Features: 18 Senior

Living

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Q & A with a National Leader in Senior Living Environments

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Using Research to Inform design Research Shows That EvidenceBased Design for Senior Care Grows in Popularity

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The Second Half of Life: Design for Aging A Designer’s Journey in Preparing Clients for Aging Longevity

you think about going to Dwell on Design this year?

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Departments: 2

President’s Letter

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EDITOR’s Letter

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Events Calendar

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Chapter News

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letter

FROM TH E PR ESID EN T

2012 – 2013 Board of Directors

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he hot days of summer are just around the corner now. We have enjoyed some fabulous meetings, including keynote speaker, Mike Orr, Director of the Center for Real Estate Theory & Practice, Arizona State University, learning how to include technology in our designs, the Elements Trade Show, Student Charette, Student Career Day, Remodeled by Design Home Tour, Design for Hire—phew! We have been busy! Professional Development Day is occurring as we go to print. We will continue to have activities every month through the end of the year.

I am halfway through my year as President and have enjoyed getting to know many of you better and appreciate the many hours our volunteers have put in to make our chapter one of the best in the country. Have you thanked a volunteer lately? Part of thanking our volunteers is supporting the events they have worked hard to create.

If you have not been able to attend an event, there is still time. If you have never attended the Design Excellence Awards, this is the year to do so. Come support the volunteers who create the event and support the designers and industry partners who enter it. You can attend even if you didn’t enter—in fact, it takes the stress off! You don’t have to practice your smile if you didn’t win! Join us August 3, 2013 at the Montelucia Resort.

We have great meetings planned for May and June. Our incoming Board of Directors will be participating in Dwell on Design in Los Angeles, June 21-23, 2013. Why don’t you think about going to Dwell on Design this year? Get some friends together and head on over. National ASID Board members will be there—take this opportunity to possibly talk with them directly.

I truly believe the adage, “you get out of it what you put into it.” I know that has been true for myself and I am thankful for the wonderful connections I have made through ASID. It is never too late to get involved!

I hope to see you at future events in the next few months. Be sure to introduce yourself!

Cindy Lewton, ASID President, Arizona North Chapter

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PRESIDENT CINDY LEWTON, ASID Cell: 480.677.0508 president@asidaznorth.org PRESIDENT ELECT GRETCHEN PALMER, Allied ASID Cell: 480.515.0111 presidentelect@asidaznorth.org FINANCE DIRECTOR LINDA SINGER HEINZ, FASID Cell: 602.531.5647 finance@asidaznorth.org COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR LADAWN R. BENTLEY, ASID Cell: 480.606.8330 communications@asidaznorth.org PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JEWELL BLAIR, Allied ASID Cell: 623.217.0304 professionaldev@asidaznorth.org DIRECTOR AT LARGE NAOMI ANDERSON, Industry Partner Cell: 602.820.2336 ipliaison@asidaznorth.org Membership Director Chris West, Industry Partner Tel: 480.962.1918 Cell: 918.408.3539 membership@asidaznorth.org STUDENT REP TO THE BOARD Amber Rice, Student ASID Cell: 602.296.3810 srb@asidaznorth.org

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t’s hard to believe I started my career back in 1993, shortly after graduating high school, moving to a big city from a very small northeastern Arizona town, starting school at ASU, and getting my first “real” job as an AutoCAD drafter. I played a variety of sports, stayed up into the wee hours of the night (3am4am), and enjoyed learning about architecture and design.

Twenty years later, I still love being a “night owl” (new bedtime is now 11pm). Until recently, I’ve needed glasses for the first time in my life (night driving and using the computer), and am now feeling the haunting effects of years of physical abuse of my aging body. As I age and older generations age, the need for understanding the needs and requirements of aging longevity are clearer to me than when I was a teenager.

Like the advancement of technology, Interior Design for the Aging is changing. Although we are coming out of tough economic times, the remodel, renovation, or new construction of homes and senior care facilities are incorporating new and creative approaches to design (i.e. Evidence-Based Design, Adaptive Design, Universal Design). Medicare, Medicaid Services, and Healthcare Reform Legislation also provide new challenges to the development of different types of senior care facilities.

Whether we are designing a remodel for an elderly couple, a younger person with a new disability, or a person with a terminal illness, we are continually challenged to understand the care unit’s culture and identity.

Designers affect a person’s quality of life, comfort level, wellness, and healing environments. Home-like design details, such as creating dual-space areas, increased natural lighting, and cozy sitting areas; bring versatility into creating a comfortable, relaxing, sanctuary home for the aging population.

In this issue, I had the opportunity to interview a national leader in Senior Care Design, LuAnn Thoma-Holec, ASID, IIDA, CID of Thoma-Holec Design, LLC. LuAnn shares her design experience on senior living projects, the uniqueness of her designs, and how senior living is changing today. Our next article features Jeanette Knudsen, Allied ASID of Design for a Life Span, LLC. Her article features Universal Design for disabled living. Our final article features Sharon Watkins, MS, EDAC, ASID, of Design Works HC. In her article, Sharon uses Evidence-Based Design and research on working on her senior living projects. I invite you to read this issue and to continue to “Age gracefully, my friends.”

Sincerely, LaDawn R. Bentley, MBA, ASID Communications Director and Editor

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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR LADAWN BENTLEY, ASID 480-606-8330

EDITORIAL STAFF Naomi Anderson, Industry Partner 602-820-2336 Dede Radford, Allied ASID, Industry Partner 602-702-7273 LINDA LONGMIRE Art Director 602-505-8600 Karen Romersa, Industry Partner Advertising Sales 602-696-8768 Desert Design Magazine is published quarterly by the Arizona North Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Editorial content and the Desert Design Magazine title are controlled and owned by the Arizona North Chapter of ASID. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part, in any form, is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Arizona North Chapter of ASID. The Arizona North Chapter of ASID assumes no responsibility for the validity of advertisers’ claims or statements made in published items.

Don’t Miss T his Date!

Submission information for next DDM issue Submit Date: June 1, 2013 Submit to: communications@asidaznorth.org Topic: Bringing the Inside Out

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Meetings& Events

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Design for Hire

Student Career Day at Ardy’s Gallery of Windows, Phoenix, AZ

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Board Meeting

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Emerging Professionals “To NCIDQ or not to NCIDQ Event” at Design Within Reach, Scottsdale, AZ

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Professional Development Day at Arizona Design Center, Scottsdale, AZ

ASID 2013

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Board Meeting

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Chapter Meeting “Frank Lloyd Wright Event”, Guest Speaker Mike Rust, AIA, Venue TBD

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Chapter Leadership Conference & Dwell on Design, Los Angeles, CA

July 11

Board Meeting

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“ A Midsummer Night’s Dream Party” Venue TBD

May 9

Board Meeting

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Chapter Meeting, “Brizo/Delta Faucets Industrial Design Event” at Wrigley Mansion, Phoenix, AZ Note: This event is on a Tuesday

August 3

Design Awards Gala at Montelucia Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

September 19 C hapter Meeting

“Cosentino Presents,” Venue TBD

Congratulations to our Advancing Members!

October

Advancement from Allied to Professional Status:

“ColorMix 2014” by Sherwin-Williams, Venue TBD

• Michelle Jefferson, ASID

TBA Chapter Meeting

Advancement from Student to Allied Status: • Michelle Lee Butterfield, Allied ASID • Kim F. Cerchiai, Allied ASID • Patti A. Dickerson, Allied ASID • Emily Gardiner, Allied ASID • Janet Jackson, Allied ASID • Nora M. Johnson, Allied ASID • Emily Leggett, Allied ASID • Juaneice Munoz, Allied ASID • Noele Ranta, Allied ASID • Kayla Thomassee, Allied ASID

Please send any event news, business questions, observations, or emerging trends to: communications@asidaznorth.org

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chapter news

December Holiday Party

by C hris West, IP

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ur annual Holiday Party was held at DC Ranch this past December. Members gathered together and enjoyed a night of Holiday ambience of fine foods, wine, raffle prizes, and of course, Christmas cookies! We want to extend a special “Thank-you” to Guy Paul, IP and Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID for putting together an awesome event that we will cherish for years to come.

TOP RIGHT: Linda Heinz, FASID; Dottie O’Carroll, VP of Taliesin West; Naomi Anderson, IP; Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID; and Christine Piotrowski, FASID LEFT: Cindy Lewton, ASID; Guy Paul, IP; and Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID; hand out Raffle items at the Holiday Party photos by Future Photo Group

ABOVE: Suzanne Daley, IP; Nancy Hugo, IP; and Amy Bubier, Allied ASID

Meeting RECAPS

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he ASID AZ North Chapter would like to say THANK YOU to Kravet for their gracious contribution to the Chapter by hosting the January Chapter event. Their hospitality and underwriting of the wine and food is greatly appreciated. The event was very well received and the venue allowed for our guest speaker, Mike Orr with the Carey School at ASU, to provide us with an insightful and educational program on the status of the real estate market in the Valley of the Sun. Mike informed the attendees on the available housing inventory status, the comparisons on the Scottsdale housing with national averages, the seasonal fluctuation in the housing market vs. the actual market trends, and the forecast of housing and how it is going to effect the interior design market. It is with heartfelt appreciation that we are able to have a sponsor the caliber of Kravet.

ABOVE: Designers learn more about the real estate market at the January meeting.

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TOP: Joi Prater, Allied ASID; Rory Buske, IP; Leann Fernald, IP; Sherri Briles, IP ABOVE: Linda Heinz, FASID with guest speaker, Mike Orr and Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID

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Meeting RECAPS

by C hris West, IP

February

TOP RIGHT: Will Sexton, DMCD, CSS-D, IP informs designers about the latest developments in technology and how it can be implemented into their designs.

RIGHT: Will Sexton, DMCD, CSS-D, IP, Crestron Regional Sales Manager speaks about “Designing with Technology 101” LEFT: Designers learn about interactive technology at iPic Theaters.

Inspire Design Foundation

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n February 28th, IMI DESIGN STUDIO hosted a “Through the Looking Glass” event encouraging trade partners to join in supporting the 2013 beneficiary, The Foundation for Blind Children. This organization is not only in Arizona but a leader for their cause throughout the United States. Their staff does such great work against all odds and Inspire Foundation is pleased to be able to offer our support to them.

Additional information for The Foundation for Blind Children can be found at their website: www.seeitourway.org. who is able to take a view the website and join in with Inspire Foundation, IMI Design in making this year’s project a success.

Interested individuals, businesses, and Interior design students can contact Luke Payne at luke@ imidesignstudio.com for more information. The foundation is still seeking monetary and trade donations to help complete this year’s project as well.

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PHOTOS BY: Will Sexton, DMC-D, CSS-D, IP

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HANK YOU to Crestron for their gracious contribution to the chapter by hosting the ASID Chapter event at the lovely iPic Theater in North Scottsdale on Thursday, February 21st.

Their underwriting of the venue, wine and food was greatly appreciated as well as the concept for hosting this event at the iPic Theater. The sparkling venue enhanced the topic of “Integrated Home Technology” and was well attended by ASID members and guests. The event featured Ami Wright,Vertical Marketing Director, Residential, from the Crestron New Jersey home office, to educate one and all on the latest developments in this technology field. Will Sexton, DMC-D, CSS-D, IP, Crestron Regional Sales Manager also spoke. It is with heartfelt appreciation that we at the ASID Arizona North Chapter say “job well done” to the Crestron group.You left us feeling sophisticated and inspired.

chapter news

By C in dy Le wton, ASID, P resid en t

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hear this question often…membership dues have increased and is it worth it? That is something only you can decide, but I would like to definitively explain what ASID National requires chapters to provide to their membership, and what you actually receive as a member of the Arizona North Chapter.

What Do You Get for Your Membership Dues?

Arizona North Chapter Benefits: • Eleven chapter meetings/events a year • Professional Development Day • Opportunity to earn an average of 0.14 CEUs every two years • RealWorld DesignWeek (did you know our chapter originated this annual program?)

• Annual Design Excellence Awards (majority of chapters do not hold annual award competitions) • Elements Trade Show • Annual Home Tour or other designated signature event • Design for Hire (public outreach matching our designers with the public) • Holiday Party • Donuts & Dialogue – Exclusive networking for Industry Partners (introduced this year) • Emerging Professionals meetings/events • Student Charette • Student Career Day

National ASID Chapter Benefits Requirements:

• Quarterly chapter magazine, Desert Design magazine • Monthly e-newsletter, Creative Brief

• Four chapter meetings/events a year

• Social media communications via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter

• Professional Development Day

• Online membership directory, updated three times a year

• Opportunity to earn 0.6 CEUs every two years

• Annual opportunities to participate in community service activities with recognition

• RealWorld DesignWeek

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s a member of Arizona North Chapter, you get much more for your membership dues than the majority of the nearly 40,000 members in the country. Utilizing the chapter benefits automatically means you have the opportunity network with some of the finest designers in the valley. At the national level, you receive the prestigious ASID appellation, opportunity for continuing education, access to professionally prepared legal contracts to support your business, the ICON magazine, access to the best industry partners in the country, research and updates on the latest in the interior design field, and more. If you decide to move into leadership positions within the chapter, you receive training free of charge, both at

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the local level and the National level, which strengthens your leadership abilities and is transferable back to your business.

Because of chapter size, weather constraints, geographical challenges, it just isn’t possible for many chapters to extend benefits beyond requirements to their members. We are fortunate to live in an area that enables us to consistently provide activities year round. I am personally grateful to be part of one of the strongest chapters in the country.

I encourage you to get involved and take advantage of the fabulous events and educational programs that our Chapter prides itself in making available to you…your ASID membership is as valuable as you make it.

chapter news

Membership Directory Goes Digital

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h e r e ha v e b e e n numerous challenges to producing a hard copy membership directory.

Beginning four years ago, National changed the membership period from January-December to a rotating 12-month period.

Additionally, they offered members the option to make monthly payments rather than pay for a year in advance. Both of these options mean that memberships are beginning or expiring every single month and we are unable to provide an accurate, current membership directory.

Additionally, hard copies are costly to produce and advertisers (who helped offset the expense of the membership directory), are reluctant to continue to advertise in this format.

The Board of Directors has reviewed different hard-copy directory options and all cost thousands of dollars to provide for a membership of our size.

The Board explored the options to self-publish the directory and manage this process with volunteers to cut costs and did not find this to be a feasible ongoing solution.

Therefore, the Board has decided to forego a hard-copy directory and, in keeping with the increasingly digital future, provide an online pdf membership directory that is now available at www.asidaznorth.org. It also will be updated three times a year, which makes it more accurate and current.

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EMERGING PROFESSIONALS – “Come Make Your Acquaintances” January Meeting

By Gabriela Jacobs en, A lli e d A S I D

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or th e Em e r g i n g P rof e ssio n als Committee, 2013 had a great start! The first meeting took place on January 11th at John Brooks, Inc. showroom located in the Scottsdale Design District in Scottsdale. Philip Johnson, Showroom Representative, provided a tour of the entire showroom, where members were able to get familiarized with many high-end products such as one of a kind furniture pieces, unique wallpaper products, exquisite lighting fixtures, and many beautiful textiles. Our guest speakers, Dominic Andrade, Allied ASID and Nettie Roed, were thrilled to share their professional experience since their graduation in May of 2011. Dominic Andrade, Allied ASID, described her residential design work experience, and Nettie Roed informed attendees of the benefits of working for a showroom. After a few short announcements, a raffle took place where fun prizes were won.

Gabriela Jacobsen, Allied ASID was proud to share with the group her “Emerging Professional Spotlight” article published in Desert Design magazine, Winter 2013 issue. As the Chair of Emerging Professionals Committee, Gabriela encouraged everyone to seek opportunities to become published. Overall the experience was very engaging, stimulating, and collaborative.

TOP RIGHT: Emerging Professionals learn about the John Brooks Showroom and their high-end products.

MIDDLE: Netti Roed, John Brooks Showroom Representative speaks about the benefits of working at a showroom.

We welcome Chris West, Industry Partner, as he has agreed to step into the 2012-2014 Membership Director position from the Programs Chair. We look forward to his expertise in providing innovating ideas and exciting membership meetings and events.

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The Passing of Dr. Carol Morrow, PhD, ASID, IIDA, IDEC

By Me ryl Epst ei n, Ed.D., M . F. A . , D ean of Acade mic Affairs , T h e Art Institut e of Phoen ix

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ith a heavy heart, I must share with all of you very sad news regarding our valued, talented beloved former team member and friend, Dr. Carol Morrow, PhD, ASID, IIDA, IDEC. Due to medical issues, Dr. Carol Morrow, PhD, ASID has recently passed away.

Dr. Morrow served as the former Academic Director for Interior Design and Fashion as well as an instructor for The Art Institute of Phoenix. For over 10 years, many of us were fortunate enough to work alongside Carol, who was the consummate professional and always led by example. She kept all of us on our toes and was the paragon of organization. Under her leadership, the school achieved CIDA accreditation (called FIDER at the time). After receiving this prestigious accreditation, Carol diligently prepared the Interior Design department (faculty and students) for the next CIDA reaccreditation visit (February 2012). Based upon the foundation she set for us, the school received accreditation once again!

Dr. Carol Morrow , PhD, ASID, In addition to her dedication to student success and the advancement IIDA, IDEC of the Interior Design program, Carol was also actively engaged in the industry and related organizations such ASID and IDEC. Dr. Morrow gathered a fantastic group of professional as the Interior Design Program, Program Advisory Committee (PAC).

Her doctoral research and dissertation focused on the History of Women in Interior Design and she shared her findings at an IDEC conference. She had also been chosen to be site visitor for CIDA and helped many other Art Institute campuses to prepare for accreditation visits.

Due to her involvement in Interior Design, Dr. Morrow recently achieved the 2012 Designer of Distinction Award from our ASID Arizona North Chapter. This non-design award honors a Save The Date: professional member who has performed services Saturday, August 3, 2013 not only within the organization, but has also, as a member of the profession, extended their expertise, knowledge and human worth to their This year’s Gala will be held at the community.

Montelucia Resort in Paradise Valley In honor of Carol’s commitment to student success, The Art Institute of Phoenix has created Mark your calendars to attend the event the Dr. Carol Morrow Memorial Scholarship that honors our Chapter’s Designers’ great for Excellence in Design. The scholarship funds achievements. will provided to Art Institute of Phoenix Design students to help them to advance their careers in the field Carol loved. Contributions to this fund are being accepted through the EDMC Foundation. For additional details, please contact Lori Ryan, lryan@aii.edu.

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“Look Ahead”

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ASID AZ North Professional Development Day Thursday, April 18th , 2013 Seminars 9:30AM-4:30PM Arizona Design Center CONNECT AND COLLABORATE: Keys to Success in Today’s Market 2013’s professional day is about ASID members honing their skills for success in today’s world, developing a better connection with clients, and developing new business with the latest information and trends from experts in our partnering fields.

Visit www.asidaznorth.org for more information and to reserve your spot for these informational seminars.

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industry news

EYE ON DESIGN

By L in da J. Barkma n, Editor , P h o e n i x H o m e & G a r d e n , ASID In dustry Partne r

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hether laying the groundwork for the year ahead or embarking on a new design project, giving thought from top to bottom is an important part of the process.

And starting at the bottom— with what’s underfoot—seems to be the most common place to begin.

More times than I can count, designers have told me that an area rug has driven the color palette as well as the design sensibility of a given room, and sometimes of an entire home. It is not unusual for me to hear that a rug was chosen to anchor a room, define a particular space, and/or serve as a unifying element that ties everything together. As David Neishabori, owner of Azadi Fine Rugs puts it, “It’s the foundation.

You can’t build the second story of a home until you have the first story in place. It’s the same with rugs. They establish the direction, palette and style of everything else that goes in the home.”

That puts a lot of pressure on making the right choice; but it’s the cart that comes before the proverbial horse and, fortunately, wonderful options abound.

With the proclivity for stone, tile and hardwood flooring in Southwest-area homes, rugs are both a design necessity and a practical solution that warms cold floors and provides a softening effect.

Increasingly, even outdoor rooms are being dressed with rugs. Made from such materials as polypropylene and UV-coated polyesters, they stand up to the elements and are available in many colors and designs, including bold stripes, graphic geometrics and colorful florals.

What a great way to add color, pattern and energy wherever you need it most.

Indoor and outdoor options also run the gamut for lighting, which is the other important consideration in a home’s design that I want to address. Some of the biggest trends I’ve been seeing for indoor chandeliers are caged designs and collections with a jewelrylike sensibility, such as Crystorama’s elegant Simone Collection, featuring glass arms and draped crystals in Ice Blue or Cognac color options.

At the other end of the spectrum is a new lighting option that can work for indoor as well as outdoor areas. It’s the marquee look, featuring letters, numbers, symbols or even words lit up with exposed bulbs and designed to stand, lean, or hang on a wall. It’s a fun, whimsical and unexpected approach to lighting, and we will be including an example in a home featured in our May issue.

Linda J. Barkman has been editor of Phoenix Home & Garden magazine since 1998. In 2012, she conceptualized and edited Essential M E D I A PA R T N E R S Southwest, the magazine’s first coffee-table book.

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Welcome New Industry Partners in 2013!

• Big Ass Fans Debi Dekrey ddekrey@bigassfans.com www.bigassfans.com • Brilliant Water Features Joshua Brill 623.217.3256 icdebtpeople@gmail.com www.brilliantwaterfeatures.com • Burke Studio Gary Burke 623.374.9710 garyburkeart@yahoo.com www.garyburkeart.com • Dennis Sage Home Entertainment, Inc. Dennis Sage 602.274.3211 dennis@dshe.net www.dshe.net • Designers Circle HQ Nancy Hugo, CKD 602.469.6231 nancy@nancyhugo.com www.designerscirclehq.com

Arizona North Chapter Welcomes New Members in 2013!

• Sandy Nienaber, ASID, LEED AP • Kaitlyn Josephine Guthrie, Allied ASID • Michael P. Hutchings, Allied ASID • Ashlyn Elizabeth Jones, Allied ASID • Jeni Robison, Allied ASID • Elyse Sorenson, Allied ASID • Diana V Stadmiller, Allied ASID • Angela Tate, Allied ASID • Berkley Vallone, Associate ASID

• Knoll Studio Rena Forest renaforest@cox.net 602.738.4200 www.knoll.com • Marrazzi Distribution Meegan Berner mberner@marazzitile.com Erin Baker erin.baker@marazzigroup.com 602.253.5551

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•P entimento Lighting & Furnishings Chris West chris@pentimentoinc.com 480.962.1918 www.pentimentoinc.com • Shuttersandco Club Linda Palm Hubbard linda@shuttersandco.com 480.202.7018 www.shuttersandco.com • Underfoot Shelly Lester info@underfootaz.com 480.222.1120 www.underfootaz.com

• Mandy Abed, Student ASID • Rhiannon Baca, Student ASID • Jamie Rae Bildilli, Student ASID • Dusty Brinsmade, Student ASID • Sarah Clemens, Student ASID • Abby Lee Freisinger Kremer, Student ASID • Lowell Mitchel Jones, Student ASID • Ms. Tabor Lewis, Student ASID • Nicole Alexis Matthews, Student ASID • Marquessa Ann Powers, Student ASID • Sujaya T. Reddy, Student ASID • Priscilla Ivonne Taylor, Student ASID

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Lobby, Alta Vista Senior Living

Senior Living by Design An Interview with LuAnn Thoma-Holec, ASID, IIDA, CID

By LaDawn R. Bentley, ASID

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ith a passion to create and provide home-like senior living and specialized care communities, Principal LuAnn Thoma-Holec, ASID,IIDA, CID of Thoma-Holec Design, LLC is recognized as a national and award-winning senior design firm. Thoma-Holec Design takes pride in each design by providing a unique awareness and sensitivity to each senior living community. Thoma-Holec Design has won numerous awards (particularly within our Chapter), most recently, first place in 2012 “Design Excellence Award” for Senior Housing at McDowell Village, second place for their design at Alta Vista Senior Living, and “Best in Show - Commercial Design” for their exceptional work at McDowell Village. Recently, I had an opportunity to interview LuAnn and ask her a few questions about senior living communities, her projects, and what she has been working on.

Activity Room, Alta Vista Senior Living

LaDawn - Thoma-Holec Design is a national firm. How many senior living projects do you work on per year?

LuAnn - We currently have six (6) communities under construction and 15 in the design phase for a total of 21 communities in process. We have not had this amount of work in process since 2008. Each week we receive calls for new projects and new opportunities, many of which are in the preliminary stages of seeking funding and doing their feasibility studies. The communities that we work on are at minimum 56 apartments with common areas, but most are between 100-200 apartments with all the common areas to accommodate that number of residents. Amenities typically include menu driven dining areas, bistro’s, pub’s, beauty salons, theaters, meditation rooms, wine cellars, administrative offices, and of course, the apartments.

LaDawn - In which geographical area do you have the most projects located in?

LuAnn - Our current projects are located all over the United States in Rhode Island, Michigan, Colorado, California, Utah, Arizona, Oregon. We went International last year with multiple clients in Canada - Calgary, Alberta and Montreal, Quebec. I am on a plane every week to somewhere!

LaDawn- What is your largest project that you have completed?

(Please include SF, multiple story building, rooms (i.e. independent apartments, assisted apartments, memory care apartments, etc.)

LuAnn Thoma-Holec, ASID, IIDA, CID is LuAnn - We are currently working on a 198,000 SF five-story the principal for Thoma-Holec Design, building in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The 148 unit building contains LLC (THD). THD is known nationally as a a full continuum of care, Independent, assisted, memory assist, “senior-centric” design firm that skilled nursing, and short term rehab. We just finished an equal specializes in creating home-like, community in Providence, RI that was 138,000 SF and cost $57 functional, and innovative senior living and specialized care communities million. It also was a full continuum of care. spring 2013 Desert Design

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Dining Room, McDowell Village

LaDawn - What distinguishes a senior living type of property? (i.e. amenities, multiple dining venues, cafĂŠs, pool, stadium theaters, etc.)

LuAnn - A senior living community is distinguished by the type of licensing, example, the care that they can provide. An independent living community will offer minimal care and multiple amenities to keep the residents active and healthy. Assisted living is a higher level of licensure and has fewer amenities to offer, basically because the residents are more limited with their ability to function. Skilled and memory care are the highest level of licensing and again offer fewer amenities. This does not mean that each level of care limits the activity level; it just means that more care is provided to the residents. To better illustrate, our remodel design at the McDowell Village Senior Community directly impacts the independent and assisted living community. Our goal was to enhance the residents’ lives and provide them with comfortable, resort-like features. In each area of the community, our design created aesthetic interest, yet functional spaces. One particular area that comes to mind, is the dining room where we created an architecturally detailed ceiling to reduce noise and added plush wall treatments so it would enable seniors to hear better. We added soft lighting to improve visibility without taking away the ambiance of dining. The furniture and fabrics tied in the elegance of the room, therefore added value into a resort-like dining experience.

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Alta Vista’s dual purpose room – Theater and Chapel

LaDawn - In some instances, there are dual purpose rooms that serve as two functions (i.e. theater room and chapel, dining and recreation room). Provide some examples of optimal space utilization in your projects.

LuAnn - Due to the cost of construction and the limitation of available funding for health care, many communities have limited the amount of space for activities and rooms must serve dual purpose. Rather than having a chapel and a theater, both activities may occur in the same space. A training space may also be used for exercise or chapel. Dining rooms are typically dedicated dining/restaurant but may be converted for special occasions. For instance, Alta Vista Retirement Community needed a dual-purpose room to serve as the chapel as well as a theater. We came up with a design to incorporate these two spiritual and social amenities into one room. Our design incorporated efficient, optimal space utilization by disguising a concealable viewing screen and dĂŠcor that is non-distracting for either usage. As a result, the design was elegant and comfortable to its seniors.

LaDawn - What is the uniqueness of these areas and what do you do to enhance the interiors for these areas? (i.e. furniture, finishes, etc.)

LuAnn - Programming is critical to the success of a senior community. It is critical that the management company, operations and staff be involved in the decision making. A designer can create wonderful special function spaces, but if the staff does not know how to use the space, or have an interest in the activity, then the space will never be utilized by the residents or the staff. If the furniture or colors are not appropriate for the level of care, the space may never be used. We have created some wonderful bistros and the residents love them, but we always have to educate the staff on the opportunities that might be available within the space. They need to know how to effectively use the equipment, how to plan for events, and how to promote the events to the residents and their families. For example in the Alta Vista project, we custom-designed a contemporary demonstration kitchen in the activity center for entertaining and engaging the residents. They can host cooking demonstrations, plan baking events, and serve as another dining place in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

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Masonic Homes of Kentucky – Clock Tower

Using Research to Inform Design

By Sharon L. Watkins, MS, EDAC, ASID

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sing Evidence-Based Design (EBD) to inform design can be a multi-phased process depending on the commitment of the client, the resources available to perform the research and the cooperation of the entire design, construction, sub-contractor team, a research team and facility administrative staff. To commit to this process, it takes time as well as additional financial resources. The client and design team must be fully invested in the process for it to be successful. However, not every new healthcare facility design and management team must commit to this undertaking in order to benefit from EBD. Another option is to use a body of available research to inform the design of the renovation or a new building project.

There is a significant body of research available through The Center for Health Design (CHD), who has served as a consortium for knowledge in many fields, in which it contributes to the creation of healing environments by improving the outcomes for both patients and staff. The

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Masonic Homes of Kentucky – Assisted Living Residential Bedroom

CHD published a report of an analysis of literature in 1996, in 2004, and 2008 resulting in over 600 studies contributing to the body of knowledge to guide Healthcare Design. The CHD submitted additions to the “Environments of Care” chapter for the 2006 AIA Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Healthcare Facilities. This chapter addresses environmental factors that contribute to patient, staff, and family satisfaction, increased safety, fewer medical errors, and a better financial bottom line. The Health Guidelines Revision committee unanimously accepted the recommendation for single-patient rooms for inpatients and other evidence-based features for inclusion in the guidelines.

From my perspective as a nurse and now as an interior designer of healthcare facilities, the now widely accepted “trend” of providing only private rooms has been one of the most important changes in the healthcare environment. Research has documented that patients or residents experience more privacy, use less pain and/or sleeping medications, have improved communications with the healthcare team, and acquire less infections. As a result, patients have shorter stays in acute care and less risk for hospital admission for long-term residents. In the photograph of The Masonic Homes of Kentucky, the design of the assisted living resident room offers excellent access to daylight through a bay window and nature as well as a “residential” style of environment with artwork and seating that serves as the resident’s home. The photograph of the clock tower is also from the Masonic Homes of Kentucky. This clock is centrally placed and effectively serves many purposes within the facility. It serves as a memorable wayfinding tool for residents and visitors as well as orientation to time for residents. Research documents the value of using memorable elements for wayfinding. This is especially helpful for residents who have memory issues or Dementia. The library serves as a gathering space, a social outlet and offers seating and tables for residents to participate in a group activity. The unique ceiling treatment in the corridor above the clock is also a memorable element and Sharon Watkins, MS, valuable for wayfinding.

EDAC, ASID is the The changing climate of healthcare delivery and reimbursement policies are principal of Design Works HC, LLC. She is mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Healthcare a distinguished Reform Legislation. The mandates offer services in non-acute care settings in order to speaker, technical reduce hospital admissions demands, support environments for staff functions, visitor advisor, and designer/consultant respite spaces, and resulting patient satisfaction scores. The use of research results have on universal design projects for government, public education, provided the motivation and return on investment data. The documented research results non-profit, and residential have assisted in the changing environment of healthcare, thus enabling the design teams construction organizations to make the changes that we have experienced in recent years. It has affected all types of throughout the nation. healthcare environments and will continue to inform Healthcare Design.

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By Jeanette Knudsen, Allied ASID

The Second Half of Life:

Design for Aging

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ime. It concretely represents the PRESENT as being between the PAST and the FUTURE. To some individuals, they do not view time fondly. The reasons can be numerous, but for this article we’ll focus on the impact it has on our bodies. Let’s face it, each and every one of us experience the effects of time. There is no escaping it, like it or not. However, those of us in the world of design can make a difference, not only for ourselves, but those we love and our clients.

Designs for aging, accessibility, adaptability, and especially universal design speak to my heart. It goes to the core of my being. Why? For two reasons: first, I grew up in a righthanded world during a time when everyone was expected to adapt and be the “same.” I am a dominate “lefty” in all I do. Thankfully, my loving father expressed his desire to all my teachers that I remain me. Designs for aging, accessibility, adaptability, and especially universal design speak to my heart. She absolutely refused to leave her beloved home. It was a home that ceased to function to support her and her needs. Knowing this, it caused much anxiety and despair for my parents, her caregivers. Since I didn’t have the knowledge or the skills that I have today, I was unable to give her the home she desperately needed and desired. Nor could I give my parents the peace of mind they were seeking, to know she lived in a safe and comfortable environment. Untimely, her home led to her demise. It may be too late for my grandmother, but if I can help just one family avoid our experience, I’d be elated.

ABOVE: Existing Arcadia Door LEFT: New French Door & Side Lights with Lever Handle and Built-in mini-blinds

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My passion about universal design is the idea of a home that travels with me through my years. Those visiting my home, young, old, able-bodied or not, could easily and effortlessly enjoy their visits. My home would always be my sanctuary or retreat no matter what life throws at me. I know of two women who would find great value in a home like this. One is paralyzed from the neck down due to a drive-by shooting and the other broke her neck as she flew over her bike’s handle bars. Both women and their families were forced to leave their existing home and find a new one to accommodate their disability. Due to unavailable homes on the market to accommodate their accessible requirements, Bank of large kitchen drawers finding a new home was difficult.

It’s not unusual for me to incorporate some or all of the principles from adaptable, accessible, and universal design when I’m working with an aging client. I believe it’s important to spend quality time with them exploring and discovering what they want, need, and address any health issues they face. I dig deep into the health issues by extensively researching these issues by looking for the best solutions that will work for them and their environment.

My current clients are a perfect example. They are newly retired from the state of Michigan. He loves Arizona, she does not. He promised her a home of her dreams. She wants it to feel like home in Michigan. She suffers with severe rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. So, as we bring “Michigan” into her home, every decision, item, selection, and finish we have made, each aspect needs to consider her illnesses. As a result, we are gracefully blending “Michigan,” disabilities, a dog, a wife, and husband into a newly transformed home.

Here is a sampling of the features we have incorporated into this phase of the project: • Easy-to-use kitchen faucet Honed granite to avoid glare • Improved general kitchen lighting • Undercount lighting on dimmer switch • Honed granite to avoid glare • Bank of large kitchen drawers • Roll-out shelves • Drawer & door pulls • Drawer slides • Non-glare and non-slip flooring throughout the home • Changed out arcadia door with an easy to use French door/side lights with lever handle and built in mini-blinds • Wooden shutter at windows • Sunscreens on exterior windows I could not complete this project without my excellent team of professionals. As I write this article, we are in the second week of this major renovation. I believe the most amazing thing is that the clients are able to leave the premise and take a road trip while the work is being done. For the client to be on the premise of the project, it would have compromised her health. Our benefit is the ability to knock the project out quickly, effectively, and relatively painlessly. I’m looking forward to the continued partnership between my clients, vendors, and team of professionals.

Jeanette Knudsen, Allied ASID is the principal for Design for a Life Span, LLC. She is an expert in universal design, barrier-free design, and design for aging for every stage of life.

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Zeriner Ellerbe, Student ASID; MaryAnn Metcalf, Student ASID; Nicole Bautista, Student ASID; Amy Hellwege, Student ASID; Julie Villotti, Student ASID; Lainey Prather, Student ASID; Nicole Schmidt, Student ASID; and Afton Asay, Student ASID, were were inspired by Juan Montoya at the Arizona Design Center.

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Jocelyn Abruzzese, Student ASID participated in the ASID Arizona North Student Charette and found the event to be an excellent learning experience. She enjoyed working with students from other Interior Design programs and seeing the parallels in their education. Jocelyn is excited to attend the Design Excellence Awards this August.

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Chelsea Coggins, Student ASID, has been selected as MCC’s student president for the 2013 – 14 academic year. Ms. Coggins is currently interning at Helser Brothers. Chelsea has been posting all of the exciting events on the MCC Interior Design facebook page. Many of the MCC Interior Design students have participated for the March Elements Trade Show.

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Edie Parsons, Allied ASID; AlJoe De Guzman, Allied ASID; Rashawnda Oswel, Allied ASID; Trina Murphy, Allied ASID; and Ashley Boyd, Allied ASID, complete the MCC interior design student leadership team.

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he 2013 Student Charette Competition was held at Glendale Community College, Saturday, February 9th.

The two teams represented Art Institute of Phoenix, Mesa Community College, Northern Arizona University, and Scottsdale Community College. During this all-day event, the students worked to solve a design problem involving a couple with a home business. Each team had to develop a furnished floor plan, rendered elevation, and oral presentation. Jewell Blair, Allied ASID, Director of Professional Development, served as a mentor to the teams.

Team 1: Jocelyn Abruzzese, Student ASID; Jason Conroy, Student ASID; Marquessa Powers, Student ASID; and Kassandra Quintero, Student ASID

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The projects were judged by a team of designers – Kathleen Vick, ASID, Adjunct Professor at Glendale Community College: Sharon Watkins, MS, EDAC, ASID, Design Works, LLC; Linda Benson, Allied ASID, Malamari Interiors; and Tabitha Evans, Allied ASID, Tabitha Evans Designs. The winners will be announced at Student Career Day on April 5th at Ardy’s Gallery of Window Coverings.

Thanks to our student participants for their diligence: Mandy Abed, Student ASID; Jocelyn Abruzzese, Student ASID; Paige Brackin, Student ASID; Jason Conroy, Student ASID; Sergio Esparza, Student ASID; Marquessa Powers, Student ASID; Kassandra Quintero, Student ASID; and Amber Rice, Student ASID, Student Rep to the Board. A very special thanks to the sponsors of the event, Glendale Community College and Laurie Clark, IP of Sherwin Willliams.

RIGHT: Judges and Mentors: Tabitha Evans, Allied ASID (Mentor); Jewell Blair, Allied ASID (Mentor); Kathleen Vick, ASID (Judge); Sharon Watkins, MS, EDAC, ASID (Judge); and Linda Benson, Allied ASID (Judge).

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Team 2: Paige Brackin, Student ASID; Sergio Esparza, Student ASID; Mandy Abed, Student ASID; and Amber Rice, Student ASID, Student Rep to the Board.

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