Environments for Aging

Lisa Warnock of Glow Interior Designs, LLC discusses how thoughtful and intentional #lighting design is an essential tool not just for improving visibility but for creating a sense of #independence, #safety, and #comfort in the daily life for #residents. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVjr4hnh (Image credit: David Papazian) #SeniorLivingDesign #LightingDesign

From accessibility to elegance, the expo floor at #EFAcon brought together exhibitors reimagining bathroom and functional design for senior living communities. Attendees explored innovative solutions that blend safety with style. Thoughtfully designed fixtures, integrated lighting, and adaptable layouts showed how function and dignity go hand in hand in resident-centered environments. We can’t wait to see what’s next in Phoenix, March 16–18, 2026. 📸: HARTMOBILITY, Majestic Lighting, Apollo Bath #bathroomdesign #accessibledesign #seniorliving

🎙️ Planning is underway for #EFAcon 2026! The Environments for Aging Conference + Expo is the premier event exclusively dedicated to the design and construction of senior living environments. Each year, industry leaders take the stage to share real-world case studies, innovative strategies, and forward-thinking research. Want to be part of the conversation? Submit your presentation proposal by July 18, 2025 and join our distinguished speaker lineup. 🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/44CfUc0

Thank you to the AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community for hosting a powerful and engaging breakfast session focused on advancing #intergenerational living in aging-supportive environments, “AIA Design for Aging Breakfast Panel – Providers' Perspective on Intergenerational Design." This panel brought together industry leaders—including Jeffery Beegle, CHEC (3 Pillars Senior Living Communities), Vassar Byrd (The Kendal Corporation), Andrew Carle (Georgetown University), Dave Fulcher(Trinity Senior Services), Steve Lindsey (Garden Spot Communities) and Sarah Gregory, AIA LEED/WELL AP(dwell design studio, llc)—to explore how thoughtful design can foster stronger connections across generations. Moderated by Cynthia Shonaiya, AIA, LEED AP of Hord Coplan Macht, the conversation offered real-world insights and strategies for designing inclusive, #multigenerational communities. We’re grateful for AIA’s continued commitment to innovation, inclusion, and the future of senior living. #EFAcon #AIADesignForAging #AIADFA #DesignforAging #SeniorLiving

From durable furnishings to innovative interior finishes, the #EFAcon expo floor in Lexington showcased the full spectrum of products shaping environments for aging. Exhibitors like Akula | Outdoor Furniture, known for marine-grade outdoor furniture, reflected the blend of performance and design that today’s #seniorliving spaces demand. We’re already looking ahead to what’s in store for Phoenix, March 16-18, 2026—where new solutions and fresh inspiration will take center stage. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/43u4u7I

We are still feeling inspired by everything we experienced at the Environments for Aging Conference + Expo in Lexington! From insightful sessions and powerful design conversations to meaningful connections on the expo floor, last month’s event reminded us why EFA is such a vital gathering for the senior living design community. 🎥 Watch the highlight reel for a look back at the energy, innovation, and collaboration that made this year so memorable. 📅 Mark your calendars: We’ll see you next at #EFAcon in Phoenix, March 16–18, 2026: https://bit.ly/3H5OMIs

Check out scenes from the 2025 EFA Conference + Expo in Lexington, Ky., including keynote speakers, award celebrations, the expo hall, and networking party here: https://lnkd.in/dR3TgiBu (Image credit: Emerald/EFA Conference + Expo) #EFACon #SeniorLivingDesign

RDG Planning & Design's Anne Machian, PLA, ASLA, discusses the role landscape architecture plays in supporting residents’ well-being. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGAcRtX3 (Headshot: Courtesy of RDG Planning & Design) #SeniorLivingDesign #Design #LandscapeDesign

At this year’s #EFAcon in Lexington, the Ageless Living Collaborative, in partnership with Samuelson Furniture, awarded the Ageless Living Collaborative Scholarship to two outstanding emerging professionals in the field of design for aging. Carlie Garrison was recognized onsite, with the award presented by ALC co-founders Phoebe Stein and David Ashen, alongside Lawrence Chalfin, President of Samuelson Furniture. Although the second recipient, Deborah Oluwade, couldn’t be on stage in person, she was warmly celebrated by all in attendance. Thank you to the Ageless Living Collaborative and Samuelson Furniture for championing the next generation of leaders in the aging design community!

Here, Environments for Aging presents six recent memory care projects, including The Cordwainer, designed by architecture and interior design firm The Architectural Team. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gua3NCDC (Image credit: Ed Wonsek, Courtesy The Architectural Team) #SeniorLivingDesign #Design