Senior Housing Construction
Biophilic design: What’s next in senior housing and multifamily design
Biophilia brings nature home, at last Human beings hunger for nature, and today’s construction in senior housing and multifamily design delivers. Biophilic design is the next big thing in architecture and design, and to take advantage of this opportunity, you’ll want the right partners in place for your next construction project. So what is biophilic…
The importance of wayfinding in memory care settings
You can build new or remodel to meet projected demand We know the wave of baby boomers is coming, and with them, an increased need for memory care settings with appropriate wayfinding. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 20% of the population in the states will be 65 and older by 2030. And the Alzheimer’s…
Investor optimism emerges in senior housing survey
Here are the takeaways giving industry insiders hope Senior housing industry experts view the industry outlook with a measure of positivity these days, waiting with expectant optimism for a potential increase in occupancy in the coming year. That’s according to an investor survey recently released by CBRE. The sector, according to senior housing investors, is…
Senior housing co-ops or market rate rentals: comparing investments
Comparing building senior housing co-ops and age-restricted market-rate rentals As a real estate investor or developer, the real estate sector you select to explore for investment opportunities can be a significant factor in your investments’ success. In the past year alone, as the pandemic disrupted the real estate market, we saw certain industry sectors challenged…
Housing supply gap looming for middle-market seniors
Affordable senior housing demand forecast presents an investor opportunity Meeting housing demand for middle-market seniors is emerging as one of the significant challenges of our time. With boomers setting their sights on retirement and the substantial middle-market indicating future demand for affordable housing, supply gaps in many markets have become apparent. This signals an opportunity…
Tech paves the pathway to the future of senior housing
Pandemic accelerates industry’s technology adoption As the global pandemic took aim at senior population centers, senior housing responded by adopting technological solutions to the fight against COVID-19. And as leaders in senior housing brace for boomers to retire en masse to the tune of 73 million by 2030, these tech solutions are likely to carry…
Is modular construction right for your next senior living project?
Reasons to consider modular senior housing construction Modular, or prefab, construction is expanding the definition of senior living. If you’re wondering whether prefab is a good option for your next senior housing project, you’re not alone. As anyone working in senior housing knows, the industry is experiencing seismic shifts as the evolution of the aging…
What’s ahead for senior living in the new year
Here’s the senior housing outlook for 2021 As we come to the end of an extraordinary year and look toward the future, we’re eyeing some notable shifts as we share this senior housing outlook. For investors and developers in the senior housing market, 2020 has been a particular challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold,…
Senior housing interior design trends for 2021
Several factors driving design in the coming year Wellness, meaningful experiences and convenience are high on the list of what seniors want to see in their senior living facilities, and these desires appear to be driving the future of senior housing interior design. As we look forward to 2021, we’re seeing lots of exciting innovation…
5 reasons senior housing is (still) a good investment
Senior housing remains an attractive option in 2020 and beyond For investors in our region and beyond, senior housing remains an attractive investment option. And while many things may feel up in the air these days, there’s one thing that’s for sure: there will be a continued need for senior housing in the Upper Midwest,…