Native Legacy
An Active Adult Living Community
Kaare Sola Special Use: Laurie Lee Fall 2011
All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man. The air shares its spirit with all the life it supports. ~ Chief (Seattle) Sealth
Table of Contents. Executive Summary
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Site Analysis
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Analysis of Proposed
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Concept Inspiration
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Apartment Brochure
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Programming 13 Schematic Design
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Codes Summary
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Commitment to the Environment
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Green Guide for Healthcare
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Furniture Plan
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Furniture Plan (2)
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Site Plan
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Color Scheme
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Wayfinding 25 Renderings 26
Kaare Sola Interior Designer 206 • 795 • 9603 ksola@rmcad.edu
kär-é Sustainable Interiors
About Native Legacy. Native Legacy is designed for adults who are recently widowed, beginning or have Alzheimer’s and other memory loss problems and for those who want the opportunity to meet new people, stay active and be a part of the native history of Washington State. Native Legacy uses color coded, high-contrast wayfinding and wandering loops to help residents with memory problems. Our home also has a lot of activities available on-site such as a gym, pool, gardening center, wood working shop, market, cafe and coffee shop, movie theater, outdoor active center and walking trails, as well as all the amenities that Seattle has to offer. Each apartment is equipped with personalized doors, doorbells, windows, and mailboxes. There are benches placed throughout the building for those who may want or need to stop for a break. There is also mile markers placed throughout the building and site to encourage exercise. The majority of the building is designed for staff and residents to interact. Communal living rooms, game rooms, and eating areas inspire friendship and activities.
Client Profile. Often, it is a difficult task to integrate the two very different environments of nursing and staff, with the residents. By creating areas and spaces that cater strictly to the staff they are able to have work space as well as personal space. This also enhances a residential feeling of comfort throughout the facility, helping the resident’s feel at home. The environment that will be created at Native Legacy will ensure comfort among all residents and staff. It is one that is engaging and will enhance people’s moods while encouraging activity. Those who are a part of this community will enhance their lives by creating connections and staying active. Ruby is an 86-year-old recent widow who is mentally alert and generally healthy except for progressively painful and limiting arthritis in her hands and legs. She requires assistance with daily personal tasks especially on days when her arthritis is particularly painful and limits her mobility. Her recently deceased husband used to care for her in their home where they raised a family and lived a happy life together for over 60 years. Mae’s remaining family has recently made the decision that they cannot care for her like her husband did at home. Her adult children have made arrangements to move her from her home into Native Legacy. This will be the first time that she has lived in a home that is not her parents or her and her husband’s home, and her family is worried that she will have trouble adjusting to her new surroundings. She has been an avid gardener her whole life, and loves listening to music, reading, playing cards and baking for her friends and family, and being surrounded by memories of her husband and family.
Design Firm Identity. Kär-é Sustainable Interiors specializes in sustainable interiors for commercial projects. Our primary area of focus is healthcare and senior living. We strive to meet all the needs of our clients while considering the environment throughout the design.
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Site Analysis.
This adult living community is located the lovely neighborhood of Madrona in Seattle, Washington, just east of downtown along the shore of Lake Washington. Long before Seattle was such a large city, many Native American tribes settled in Washington and much of the Pacific Northwest. Today their totem poles, art, reservations, and heritages centers fill Washington to inform and educate people of their ancestors. Totem poles are a common art form seen in public areas throughout the state. Many tribes still reside in Washington practicing their traditions. Seattle is named after Chief Sealth “Seattle.” Seattle regularly celebrates their history and traditions with constant festivities and activities that go on throughout the majority of neighborhoods that comprise this remarkable city. Weekly farmer’s markets and annual street fairs of all kinds give people the opportunity to sell goods, dance, listen to music, enjoy live entertainment and get out and experience what being a Seattleite is all about. Some of it’s greatest attractions include: the Farmers Market; the Ballard Troll; Gasworks Park; Green Lake; the Space Needle; Experience Music Project (EMP); the Seattle Center; and many more. Seattle has a fairly mild climate and is fortunate enough to experience all four seasons of the year. Because the weather is often overcast throughout the winter, incorporating daylighting can be challenging but it can be done and is extremely effective when implemented into the design of buildings. Something spectacular about Seattle and the fact that it gets so much precipitation is that you are able to collect rainwater and use it throughout the building for greywater usages. Rain water can be used as toilet water, in the irrigation system, and as the cooling water in the HVAC system. Using locally sourced materials throughout the design of the building will not only minimize transportation costs, it will help support the local economy and showcase the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
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Resident Quality of Life: Exercise and Depression
Research Indicates: • Increased levels of social support leads to fewer reported mentally unhealthy days and more days of healthy, active feelings and activities • Social support and interacting improves physical and mental health in elder people • Elders often describe physical pain when they are really experiencing depression which can cause misleading diagnosis among physicians • Senior centers provide a stimulating environment conducive to developing social networks • Close friends and social support will decrease chances of depression • Exercise helps in avoidance and treatment of depression • Exercising releases endorphins, which are the body’s own mood-elevating, pain-relieving compounds • Exercise results in enhanced moods, self-esteem, confidence and cognitive functions • Acute doses of physical activity instead of regular exercise may be the most effective way of reducing depression, anger, confusion and fatigue • Senior exercise helps retain mobility, vitality and independence • It can improve physical and emotional well-being • Exercise helps to increase appreciation of life • Exercise opportunity expands networks of friends and acquaintances • Exercise will reduce feelings of social isolation
Therefore, design strategies include: • Design multi-functional use areas to promote social activity such as a game room, gardening center, classes and programs, discussion areas and communal dining • Design areas and spaces that will accommodate different types of exercise such as: seated classes; a gym; stretch/yoga area; dance and exercise classes; pool; and outdoor recreational activities • Integrate exercise aspect into all areas of the community including residential wings. These aspects will include markers of mileage walked on the appropriated path. There will me maps and an exercise on each marker.
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Nurses Station and Staff Support Areas Research Indicates:
• It is easier for residents to relate to a more residential feeling and environment than an institutional one • Codes and regulations for senior care must be followed but should not define or limit the final design • A good design encompasses desired residential environment but remains efficient for nursing staff operations • The use of residential lighting instead of commercial fluorescent and grid systems will create a residential and homey feeling the residents can relate to • Keeping medications in each room or resident makes it easier for the administrators and eliminates the need for a typical nurses station • By moving the business and nursing functions of the nurses stations behind the scenes, a more residential feeling is created
Therefore, design strategies include: Nursing Station
• Design areas usable by residents as well as caregivers such as large dining tables to encourage casual, family style dining and family participation • Plan for extra rooms near resident halls for the behind the scenes care giving necessities, removing the business side of the profession so residents are provided with a sense of home by removing the business aspect of the nurses position
Snoezelen Rooms Research Indicates:
• A controlled environment filled with sights, sounds, textures and aromas used to stimulate, calm, relax or energize • Environment designed within one room of a facility • Typically a staged experience to provide a multisensory exposure or single-sensory focus through simple adaptation to one stimulus • Is a safe, non-threatening environment • Proven effective with long-term residents diagnosed with dementia, stroke and/or traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, behavioral and mood disturbances, and sensory deprivation caused by physical conditions • Combination of two dutch words; doezelen = to doze and snoezel = to sniff • Goal of the environment is to find a balance between relaxation and activity in a safe, adapted and controlled environment • Light projectors and wheels, fiber optics, and light walls create a stimulating environment for one’s senses • Can help block out distractions, keep focused and be calming
Therefore, design strategies include:
Snoezelen Room
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• Room to be finished in white or a light neutral • Design a room where residents can go to have their senses stimulated including the use of lights in various forms, weighted fiber optics, aromatherapy, water towers and light walls • Create a multisensory stimulating atmosphere through the use of light projectors, bubbling water towers, and weighted fiber optics
Comfort and Sense of Choice and Control Research Indicates:
• Maintaining friends, family and acquaintances as one ages gives one a sense of belonging, helps minimize the cause of mental illness, keep the brain relevant and puts people in a good frame of mind • Experts found seniors with active social lives more often than not live longer, fuller lives • Not only do socializing seniors live longer, they have lowered stress, high self esteem and a feeling of importance • Creating a residential environment increases a sense of home and security • Respecting individual preferences of each residents adds a personalized touch and gives a feeling of home
Therefore, design strategies include: • Incorporating common areas that can be used for multiple social purposes such as playing cards or board games, sitting and chatting, and other activities • Specifying residential front doors with door bells and/or door knockers, mail boxes and personalized addresses creates a sense of community and residence
Ease of Use Research Indicates:
• Following universal design principles enables people the ability to complete more tasks even if their capabilities do not increase, their abilities do • Universal design focuses on multiple solutions to benefit a number of people in a specific environment • Universal design incorporates and considers all users, of all ages and abilities • In the US, universal design began with barrier-free design • ADA, the American with Disabilities Act, was established to protect the civil rights of those with disabilities including areas of mobility, stamina, sight, hearing, communication and learning • Universal design is unobtrusive and at it’s best unnoticeable by the general public
ADA Accessible Picnic Table
Therefore, design strategies include: • Doorways to be at least 36” in width • Where ever there are steps, provide a ramp and/or elevator for those with crutches, wheelchairs, or need assistance • Place benches in long hallways or corridors and next to doors and entrances so residents are able to sit • Specify seating with arms to aid people in standing • Design hallways and corridors with at least 60” clearance • Provide floors and bathtubs with non-slip surfaces and threshold that are flush with the floor or have a max 1/4” transition • Use lever door handles, rocker light switches, and grab bars for toilets, showers, and hallways
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Sustainability in Senior Living Research Indicates: • Designing a sustainable environment for residents has long-term cost savings as well as substantial health improvements
• Sustainable health improvements can improve cognitive function, greater community support, stronger staff retention, and a positive impact on the environment • Sustainability can be a large factor present in the resident community • Using green products and strategies can eliminate sick building syndrome and reduce sick days of employees and create happy residents • Millenials, those born between 1979-2001, are more responsive to environmentally sensitive institutions and 83% of Millenials place more trust in environmentally and socially responsible organizations • It is now more common to integrate sustainability from the beginning of the design process • Consider materials with high recycled content and low or no VOC materials and sealants • Sustainability increases health, worker longevity and is a great marketing tool
Evergreen Tree
Therefore, design strategies include: • Implement sustainable strategies such as daylighting, vegetate roofs, walking trails, educational components throughout the center, water catchment and reuse, passive strategies and more •Specify all energy star rated appliances and energy efficient windows • Use low-flow fixtures and energy efficient lighting • Specify all sustainable materials and finishes including: FSC Certified Wood, low-no VOC paints, finishes, sealants, upholstery, etc.
Productivity in Staff and Resident Activities • Staffing in assisted living has a high turnover rate, an average of 42% annually • Providing amenities such as staff breakrooms and good design can greatly reduce the substantial turnover • High turnover can have a large impact on residents who develop strong connections with the staff • Organized activities for residents in assisted living promotes socializing which in turn promotes healthy brain functions, lasting relationships, and better mental and physical health Activities in a Senior Living Facility
Therefore, design strategies include: • Provide areas where staff can retreat from residents such as walking paths, balconies and a break room • Do not design the typical central nursing station but instead, design rooms and specified areas for staff and resident activities
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Water Sculpture from Rainwater
Concept Inspiration Seattle, Washington
Deer Creek Park
Tulips & Sculpture, Seattle Center.
Kwakiutl Dancers
Colville Native American Tribe
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Seattle, Washington
Madrona Neighborhood Seattle, WA
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Olympic National Forest
Washington Coast
Downtown Seattle, WA
Concept: Native Legacy
Core Values: Natural Comfortable Recreational Coastal Modern 13
Apartment Brochure.
Native Legacy An Active Adult Living Community
597 square feet
At Native Legacy we offer an open floorplan filled with wonderful daylight that provides flexibility to our residents. There is an ample sized bathroom with a stream shower, storage, and an elongated toilet. The living room features a warm fireplace amongst shelving for books and a TV. The eco-friendly loveseat provides a cozy accent to the home complimented by a comfortable side chair. The apartment offers a full kitchen with full size oven, stove, dishwasher and refrigerator as well as room for a small dining table and chairs. The bedroom is highlighted with beautiful views, a large closet, unique reclaimed wood dresser and a twin bed with a choice of mattress type.
Natural Comfortable Recreational Coastal Modern
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Programming.
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Schematic design.
Resident Apartment Prototypical.
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Codes Summary.
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Commitment to the Environment.
• Grass Pavers - Recycled plastic molds hold vegetation or grass are planted inside and allow the vegetation to grow through the paver. Good for high traffic areas, allow for grass to grow where there would normally be grass and allow water to filter through the surface, it is a self-draining system. Deters stormwater runoff and pollutants into our natural waterways. These grass pavers are also ADA compliant • Porous Asphalt Pavement - This pavement does not contain small aggregate particles, allowing water to enter and drain through the pavement. This application is suitable for any traffic mode, including roads and parking lots • Rainwater Collection - Large 75 gallon capacity, collection barrels. They do not require the use of electricity. These large basins keep water in barrel and have safety features so they do not overflow. They can be placed next to or away from a building, There is a childproof tight lid with an option to be a planter. These are made in the US. • Rain Water Underground Storage - Modular rainwater storage systems can be assembled in many different ways to accommodate many needs. They can be stacked and are placed underground to store the water from the rain. • Green Roof - Helps reduce the heat island effect, provides a sanctuary for wildlife and integrates the building into the beautiful surrounding landscape. • Living Walls - A wonderful way to keep the indoor air quality clean and healthy for the building inhabitants. These also provide an area of respite for patients, staff, and visitors. • Bioswale - Made up of a densely vegetated open channel, this structure is designed to treat stormwater runoff. The channel consists of gentle slopes allowing the vegetation to filter the water into a bioswale where the water is contained.
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Green Guide for Healthcare.
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Green Guide for Healthcare.
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EQ Prereq 1: Minimum IAQ Performance • Meet ASHRAE 62-2004 requirements for ventilation and acceptable Indoor Air Quality EQ Prereq 2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke • Prohibit smoking inside the building and 30’ from the exterior of the building EQ Prereq 3: Hazardous Material Removal or Encapsulation • Before construction begins have the building tested for asbestos, mercury, lead and mold EQ 1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring • Specify a monitoring system that provides feedback on ventilation system performance to ensure ventilation systems maintain design minimum ventilation requirements EQ 2: Natural Ventilation • Specify operable windows in resident apartments and common spaces throughout the building EQ 3.1: Construction EQ Management Plan: During Construction • Set up recycle, compost and trash system with Waste Management through the city of Seattle beginning at the time of construction EQ 3.2: Construction EQ Management Plan: Before Occupancy • Insist and educate the importance of air testing for proper Indoor Air Quality EQ 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials Adhesives & Sealants • Specify no VOC sealants and adhesives EQ 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials: Wall & Ceiling Finishes • Specify paints and coatings with no VOC EQ 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials: Flooring systems •Specify low or no VOC carpet, wood, laminate, and tile flooring EQ 4.4: Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood & Insulation • Specify composite wood and agrifiber products with no added urea-formaldehyde resins EQ 4.5: Low-Emitting Materials: Furniture & Medical Furnishings • Specify no more than 40% of all furniture contain PBDE, PFOA, urea formaldehyde, or phthalate plasticizers EQ 4.6: Low-Emitting Materials: Exterior Applied Products • Specify coatings, roofing and waterproofing materials with low-no VOC content EQ 5.1: Chemical & Pollutant Source Control: Outdoor • Design entryways with at least six feet of travel to capture dirt and particles EQ 5.2: Chemical & Pollutant Source Control: Indoor • Specify self-closing doors, deck-to-deck partitions and hard lid ceilings EQ 6.1: Controllability of Systems: Lighting • Specify individual lighting controls for a minimum of 90% of the building occupants, including staff, to enable adjustments to suit individual needs and preferences • Specify daylighting sensors to reduce energy costs and usage EQ 6.2: Controllability of Systems; Thermal & Ventilation • Provide individual temperature and ventilation controls for at least 50% of the building occupants, including staff, exempting patient rooms, to enable adjustments to suit individual needs and preferences EQ 7.0: Thermal Comfort • After occupancy, ask building occupants to partake in a survey on the thermal comfort of the building EQ 8.1: Daylight & Views: Daylight for Occupied Spaces • Utilize the large windows of the exterior to light the interior of the building and provide the occupants with a connection to nature, at least 20% of the building will have daylighting, operable windows and beautiful views EQ 8.2: Daylight & Views: Connection to the Natural World: Indoor Places of Respite • Design areas throughout the building for patients, visitors and staff to have a direct connection with nature such as water walls, sculptures, totem poles, and views of a green roof and the site of the building EQ 8.3: Daylight and Views: Lighting Circadian Rhythm • Specify appropriate lighting based on the needs of each space. For example, design the lighting throughout the circulation of the building in a way that will guide guests through the space EQ 9.1: Acoustic Environment: Exterior Noise, Acoustical Finishes & Room Noise Levels • Design the facility’s acoustic environment in accordance with the 2006 AIA/AHA Draft Interim Sound and Vibration Design Guidelines for Hospital and Healthcare Facilities: Exterior Noise, Acoustical Finishes, and Room Noise Levels EQ 9.2: Acoustical Environment Sound Isolation, Paging and Call Systems and Building Vibration • Meet 2006 AIA/AHA Draft Interim Sound and Vibration Design Guidelines for Hospital and Healthcare Facilities: Sound Isolation, Paging and Call Systems, and Building Vibration
First Floor Furniture Plan.
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Second Floor Furniture Plan.
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Site Plan. • Bioswale • Outdoor No Strain Exercise Equipment • Pervious Pavers Walking Paths • Rain water collection barrels and sculptures • Green Roof
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Color Scheme.
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Wayfinding.
Egret Bay Assisted Living
Orca Island Memory Care
Importance of the Orca or “Killer” Whale:
Importance of the Egret or Blue Heron:
• Symbol of longevity and romance • Viewed as an embodiment of strength and speed • Symbol of family, harmony, community and protection • Known as a guardian
• Brings messages of self-determination and selfreliance • Signifies one can stand on their own • Symbol of wisdom • Good omen, lucky symbol
Egret Bay
Orca Island
Room #
Room #
Resident Name
1 Stop number Mileage on route and an exercise with a visual
.25 Mile Complete
Exercise:
Do 5 neck rolls to the right, then 5 neck rolls to the left
Resident Name
Educational Component Of Sustainable Design Strategies
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Wayfinding.
White Pine
The Longhouse
Administration
Town Center
& Clinic
White Pine Benefits
• Extracts from white pine help treat sore throats and coughs • Excellent source of Vitamin C • Can be used in oils as a wound treatment
White Pine
Administration
White Pine Theater
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White Pine
Description of Longhouse
• Typical for a large extended family to reside in • Often surrounded by gardens • Created a place for family and community
Clinic
The Longhouse
The Longhouse
White Pine
The Longhouse
The Longhouse
Staff Breakroom
Town Center
Town Center
Town Center
Town Center
Wayfinding Plan.
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Exercise: Do 5 neck rolls to the right, then 5 neck rolls to the left
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Mileage Complete Exercise:
Egret Bay Assisted Living
The Longhouse Town Center
Educational Component on the Bioswale
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Wayfinding Plan.
Orca Island Memory Care
White Pine
Administration & Clinic
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Resident Apartment.
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Cultural Center and Theater.
• Ample daylighting throughout and beautiful views providing residents, guests and staff with a connection to nature
• A theater that can be used in multiple different ways. Can be used for movies, conferences, meetings, and special events hosted by Native Legacy
• The cultural center is a place to learn about the heritage of the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest
• The theater is also equipped with a full kitchen for movie time or any other events • Offers residents, family and friends a “night out on the town” without having to leave the comfort of their home
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Market and Patio. • A locally sourced market is in located in The Longhouse portion of Native Legacy • Allows residents, guests and staff a convenient, healthy, and sustainable alternative to corporate grocery stores • Provides an opportunity for residents to work part-time, if desired • The extensive patio offers wonderful seating areas with gorgeous views of the property and Lake Washington, just across the street. • The front patio is adjacent to the market and cafe and coffee shop, providing a comforting place to relax and enjoy the outdoors • The patio also has a firepit and a fireplace
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