Australia’s rapidly growing 65+ population has drastically impacted aged care and the processes behind the design and architecture of its communities. In order to design effectively for our aging population, it is vital to understand the many ways that the simple act of getting older is likely to affect residents and their perceived physical environment.
Altro revisited Hillingdon Hospital, London, to see the lasting impact of products used to create patient-centred, healing, safe and homely environments in several departments.