Aging in place doesn’t just happen; it has to be planned. If you want to start this planning process then this participatory workshop is for you!

Growing Older at Home
This a a free 3 session workshop, registration is required and includes all 3 sessions. 

Call it universal design, accessibility, aging in place, or simply living in place; most Canadian seniors want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Having a plan gives you the best chance to have a positive life experience as you age.

The Lunenburg School of the Arts in cooperation with the South Shore Chapter of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) will be hosting three (3) Saturday morning participatory workshops to help you consider predesign and planning activities.

If you are a near senior or senior who is thinking about your aging in place environment and would like to learn more about steps you can take to plan and prepare your home and surroundings for your later years, this workshop is for you.

Note: While these participatory workshops are aimed at individuals who wish to age in place the contents may benefit anyone planning to remodel a home for themselves or a loved one.

Workshop Dates:

Workshop One – Metric building Survey – Saturday, September 14th from 9:30 to 11:30

Workshop Two – Accessibility Basics – Saturday, September 21st from 9:30 to 11:30

Workshop Three – Architectural Materials, Products and Finishes and Independence in your Home or Community – Saturday, September 28th from 9:30 to 11:30

Note: All workshops will have a mid-morning health break and include coffee, tea and light snacks.

WORKSHOP OUTLINES

Workshop One – Metric building Survey  

• Measurement and math
• Repeatability and errors
• Taking vs making measurements
• Measuring techniques and technology
• Efficient measurement procedures
• Measuring your space for design analysis and rudimentary plan development

Note: A pencil, eraser and a metric or fractional tape measure is required for this workshop.

Workshop Two – Accessibility Basics 

• The practicalities of aging in place and accessibility
• Universal design as the enabler
• How Building Codes and standards enhance your built environment
• Designing to achieve accessibility and wellness in your home

Workshop Three – Architectural Materials and Finishes and Independence in your Home or Community 

• Developing an holistic view of aging in place
• Designing your plan of action
• How to select materials and finishes. A review of the types of materials that provide the characteristics necessary for an accessible space
• What types of products do you need and where to find the types of products required to provide an accessible space
• Elevator and vertical lifts. A review of available elevator and vertical lift products. Are they affordable and does it make sense to include one in your home?

Bookings

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

The RAIC South Shore Network encompasses the federal electoral district of South Shore—St. Margarets. The Network offers a series of monthly evening lectures and presentations at the Lunenburg School of the Arts; which offers workshops led by professional art educators and working artists from their historic studio space in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

The public presentations by Network members and guests have included topics such as architectural restoration and restoration techniques, energy efficiency, history and culture, as well as profiles of specific architectural practice.

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a not-for-profit, national organization dedicated to representing architects and architecture since 1907. The RAIC is the only national voice for excellence in the built environment in Canada focused on providing Canada’s architectural community with the tools, resources, and education to elevate their practice. The RAIC is committed to showcasing how design enhances quality of life, while advocating for important issues of society through responsible architecture. The RAIC’s purpose is to create a better world for all by empowering Canada’s architectural community. Through our work, the organization envisions a strong architectural community that is valued and empowered to create change. The RAIC’s national office is based in Ottawa with a growing federated chapter model. Current chapters and networks are based in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia.

Bookings

Registrations for this workshop are now closed.