Designing Age-Friendly Homes

By 2031 it’s estimated that close to 1.5 million British Columbians across the province will be over the age of 65.  This is roughly one in four of the total population. As our population ages, demand for housing options that are more comfortable and accessible for older adults and that support people aging at home will increase.
This Building Smart webinar:

• Outlines the business case for designing age-friendly homes
• Provides practical advice on how to design living spaces and select fixtures and appliances that are more accessible and comfortable for seniors aging at home
• Describes the newer accessibility requirements for multi-unit residential buildings from the 2018 BC Building Code and the BCBC’s adaptable housing guidelines
• Outlines the City of Vancouver’s adaptable housing standards
• Shares leading practices around visitable, adaptable and accessible housing