"“Home is where you hang your hat” as the old saying goes. However, as a person ages, his or her ability to stay in their home and community can be put into jeopardy. Most older homes were not designed for older residents and as their needs and abilities change people can be forced to move even though an overwhelming majority of older Americans (89%) have said they want to remain in their current home and community for as long as possible. This is a growing problem as the baby boomer generation ages.
This competition calls for the design of a single family home ranging in size from 1,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet. Participants should consider how “Universal Design” is incorporated in the house so the residents can live in the house for a lifetime. "
Schedule + Deadlines
Monday, March 17, 2008 Deadline for competition registration (postmarked).
Friday, April 11, 2008 Deadline for competition submissions
(postmarked).
Monday, April 28, 2008 Review by the Jury
(AARP Headquarters, Washington, DC).
Monday, May 5, 2008 Results posted on the AIAS Web site.
May 15-17, 2008 Display of winning entries at 2008 AIA Convention and Design Exposition in Boston, MA.
July 17-20, 2008 Display of winning entries at 2008 AIAS Grassroots Leadership Conference in Washington, DC.
September 4-6, 2008 Recognized promoted and display of winning entries at AARP’s 50th Anniversary Life @ 50+ Member Event and Expo in Washington, D.C. and through various other AARP Channels.
Fall 2008 Publication of winning designs in Crit.
- AIAS
though they're requesting a smaller scale project. i think it's worthwhile to check out the overview of the competition site.
source: AIAS
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