The Village Retirement Community

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Tower Club Expansion Lodging

• Benita Bower
• Mollie Ranize
• Renee Timonera
• Lanh Van

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Users
Typical Activities

• Family
• Friends / Acquaintances
• Business Associates
• Employees

• Sleeping
• Bathing / Personal Hygiene
• Dressing
• Lounging
• Dining
• Reading / Desk Work
• Cleaning

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Functional Adjacencies/Relationships

• Room furniture arranged for most functional
  possibilities
• Private bathroom
• Some hotels have eliminated the nightstand and
  positioned the desk between the beds. This
  placement allows for the phone, clock and lamp
  which already exist as part of the room
• Beds should be in close proximity to electrical
  outlets, computer jacks, and TV
• Putting closets behind the door provides more
  space in the room

See Reference 23 For Entire Slide
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Functional Adjacencies/Relationships
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Possible Artifacts or Objects

• Beds 2 Doubles
• Dresser and Mirror
• TV / Entertainment Stand
• Lounging Chairs / Couch
• Activity Table or Work Surface with Chairs
• Phone
• Emergency Call System
• Appliances Microwave, Ice Maker, Mini
  Refrigerator, Coffee Maker
• Lighting- including task and ambient
• Sink Vanity / Mirror
• Toilet
• Bath / Shower
• Grab Bars
• Towel Bar

See Reference 23 For Entire Slide
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Space Standards for General Lodging

• At least one accessible room for every 25 or less
  rooms
• At least one accessible route shall connect
  accessible buildings, facilities, elements and
  spaces that are on the site
• Interior Corridors should be a minimum of 30 -
  greater where route turns 180º - up to 36 for
  each hall (See Reference 23 For Entire Slide)

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Standards for Entry doors

• Entry doors should have lever handles and double
  security viewers with the lowest at 30.
• 30 wide
• 28 of clearance after subtracting thickness of
  door in 90º position
• Transition strip should be no more than ½ above
  finish floor surface
• 18 clear space on pull side of door, latch side
• 12 clear space on push side of door, latch side

See Reference 23 For Entire Slide
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Space Standards for Guest Rooms (ADA compliant)

• 30 clear width maneuvering space located
  between the 2 beds or 40 to reach phone from
  angle in wheelchair
• Need maneuvering space of 60 somewhere within
  sleeping area
• At least 40 clearance to open drawers, maneuver
  into knee space, access bedside table, windows
  and thermostat.

See Reference 23 For Entire Slide
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Bathroom Space Standards

• 60 in. diameter turning space and 30 in. x 48 in.
  clear floor space at each fixture- spaces may
  overlap
• Clear floor space of 3 ft. in front and to one
  side of toilet
• Toilet centered 18 in. from any side wall,
  cabinet, or tub
• Grab bars 1 ¼- 1 ½ diameter, 1 ½ from wall
• Minimum lavatory counter height of 32 in.
• Clear knee space 27 in. high under lavatory See
  Reference 23 For Entire Slide

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Bathroom Space Standards

• Long mirrors with bottom no more than 36 in.
  above the finished floor and top at least 72 in.
  high.
• Minimum 5 ft. x 3 ft. (4 ft. preferred) deep
  roll-in shower
• Width of stall opening- min. of 36 in. on long
  wall of shower at opposite end of shower controls
• Offset controls in tub/shower with adjacent clear
  floor space
• Locate toilet in a corner so that grab bars can
  be placed next to it
• Locate sink and vanity next to tub for added
  support when getting into shower or tub See
  Reference 23 For Entire Slide

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Bathroom Summary Programming
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Finishes Colors

• Finishes and colors should be chosen based on
  durability, flame-retardance, resistance to
  damage and stain, shrinkage or fading, slip
  resistance and maintenance.
• To allow wheelchairs to roll freely, carpet
  should be low pile and high density fiber, glued
  directly to the slab or installed with a high
  density pad
• To prevent slips and falls on wet surfaces,
  bathroom floor tile should have a non skid finish
• Transitions between floor finishes should be as
  flush as possible
• Color contrast between different surfaces and
  planes of both furniture and finishes aid guests
  with restricted vision
• Protection such as low corner guards or
  kick-plates on doors, should be considered in
  accessible guestrooms to prevent damage to
  finishes by wheelchair footrests

See Reference 23 For Entire Slide
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Guestroom Summary Programming
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Furniture- General Information

• Furniture along with colors and finishes in
  hotels need to be updated every 5 to 7 years
• Furnishings should be durable, flame-retardant,
  resistant to damage and stain, no shrinkage or
  fading, and maintainable
• Better products are being installed because there
  is a demand for a high quality experience
• Guestroom beds are key elements within the
  overall geometric configuration of the room

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Furniture- Placement, Measurement Changes

• Furnishings in hotel rooms are becoming more
  residential in feel in an attempt to give the
  room a more homey look.
• The standard hotel room desk in the 1960s was
  42 by 22. Desks now range in size from 48 by
  28 up to 54 by 30. Some are as wide as 60.
  Desk top should be no more than 20 deep. Knee
  space is at least 26 wide, 23 high, and 7
  deep.
• Credenzas are being replaced by vertical
  armoires, freeing up floor space while still
  accommodating the TV and offering drawers for
  clothing storage. Drawers should have single
  center pull, a minimum of 4 wide and ¾ opening.
  There should be 28 clear space in front of
  credenza.

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Furniture- Placement, Measurement Changes

• There is a decrease in the number of activity
  tables in rooms. The standard 30 round table is
  either being removed or replaced by a smaller 18
  to 20 side table
• The two chairs that usually accompany the
  activity table are being replaced with one
  upholstered chair with an ottoman, and an
  ergonomic chair for the desk
• Bed sizes Double beds 54 x 85
• Dresser size 42 x 22
• Chair 18 x 18
• Small desk 18 x 36

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Furniture- Space Planning

• Hotel beds must be designed with a height of 18
  to 20 in. from floor to top of mattress
• 3 in. high and 3 in. deep kickspace below the box
  spring
• Mattresses and box springs between 18 to 20 in.
  thick
• The top of the bedside table should be 2 to 3 in.
  above the mattress
• If there is a 30 space between beds, 1 high by
  1 deep toe space should be provided to approach
  from the front.

See Reference 23 For Entire Slide
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Furniture- Space Planning

• The shade of the reading lamp should be approx.
  26 above the mattress
• Bedside phone has to be within reach- no more
  than 20 away

See Reference 23 For Entire Slide
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Window Treatments

• Window treatments at mid scale properties are
  mirroring the upscale properties by providing a
  blackout curtain, pullback
• Windows sills at minimum of 20

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See Reference 23
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Plumbing Fixtures

• Bathroom products that save hoteliers time and
  money are
• Low-flow toilets and showerheads, automatic
  faucets and amenity dispensers
• Federal Energy Policy Act of 1992 made low-flush
  toilet a standard in hospitality facilities and
  mandated that toilets must use only 1.6 gallons
  per flush, instead of the 3.5 to 5 gallon amount
  that was the standard before the act.
• The Energy Act also provides provisions for
  shower heads and faucet. It specifies that they
  must distribute only 2.5 gallons of water a
  minute to conserve water. And automatic models
  also go a long way toward keeping the bathroom
  clean.

See Reference 5 For Entire Slide
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Appliances

• Hallway Icemaker Considerations size, ice
  producing
• ability and storage capacity, durability,
  reliability, aesthetics. The average lifespan of
  an icemaker is 8 years and the average price is
  6,000 to 10,000
• Mini refrigerator- W 18.5, D 20, H 25
• Microwave- W 18.25, D 12, H 9
• Coffee Maker - W 8, D 9, H 12

See Reference 12
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Additional Items

• Televisions
• Provide remote controls
• Television screens should be large, located at
  eye level (4 ft) of seated guest
• Heating and cooling units should be located away
  from television
• Closed-captioned decoding equipment should be
  available
• Radio / Alarm clock
• Should include visual and audible signals
• Provide outlets close to device
• Clock face or display digits should be large,
  well lit, easy to read
• Control knobs should be easy to grasp and operate
• Telephones
• Compatible with hearing aids
• Should be equipped with a message-flash light
• As a safety measure, a telephone is recommended
  in the guest bathroom.
• Iron and ironing board
• Blow-dryer

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Effects of Lighting in Hotels

• Lighting can increase appeal and enhance safety
• Well lit interior corridors are an essential
  feature of a secure hotel
• Use lighting that is controllable in direction,
  intensity color
• Ambient lighting is becoming more popular as
  designers increasingly consider the aging baby
  boomers
• Product uniformity gives the space a cohesive
  look

See Reference 4 For Entire Slide
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General Guestroom Lighting

• Guests want lamps that they can adjust
• In-room amenities can also influence a lighting
  scheme
• Color, interchangeability, energy consumption,
  life and simplicity for the maintenance staff all
  contribute to decisions about cohesive guestroom
  lighting

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Specific Guestroom Lighting

• Guestroom entryway- sets the first impression
• Strong enough to light tertiary spaces, such as
  closets or an ironing areas.
• Light will be left on more often than others
• It must be a flicker-free, instant-on lamp
• Ramp up to a full-light level quickly
• 100-watt incandescent, typically a 25-watt
  compact fluorescent.
• Bathroom lighting-
• Must be bright
• Color rendering high enough to make people look
  natural

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Selecting Hotel Lighting

• Chandeliers
• Dimmers
• Down Lights
• Emergency Lights
• Exit Signs
• Occupancy Sensors
• Track Lights
• Surface Mounted spotlights Directional Lights
• Under cabinet Closet Lighting
• Wall Sconces

See Reference 15 For Entire Slide
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Energy Concerns

• Energy Policy Act EPACT Mandated that everyone
  industry private consumers- start using more
  efficient light sources. Outlaws the use of
  lamps which have been around too long and the
  manufacturing importing of 60-watt, 75-watt
  100-watt incandescent bulbs in commercial use.
• Energy savings can be applied by upgrading lamps
  because 86 percent of the cost of lamp systems is
  electricity, 11 percent is labor-related.
  Compact fluorescents can help with both.

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Acoustics

• Flanking noise Noise that travels to other
  spaces by pathways other than direct transmission
  through a partition wall or floor
• Steps to minimize flanking transmission
• 1. Provide breaks in the structure to eliminate
  bridging
• 2. Keep air spaces large to avoid resonating
  cavities
• 3. Keep it simple
• 4. Provide for a margin of error

See Reference 6 For Entire Slide
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Storage Considerations

• Most accessible area- waist height to just above
  eye level
• Area within reach- 6 in. less than arms length
• Store heavy objects within easy reach
• Examples of moveable storage-
• Roll-out shelves
• Hanging organizers
• Storage carts.

See Reference 24 For Entire Slide
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Closets

• Bi-fold doors are a good alternative for wide
  closets
• Maneuvering space is 26 by 4 in front of
  accessible storage
• Splitcloset allows low shelf and rod as well as
  higher ones.
• Lowest maximum at 46 based on wheelchair users
  side reach. There is a 9 minimum for lowest
  shelving.
• Should be well lit - fixture in the closet.

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Assistive Technology

• Definition
• Tools people use to increase their independence
  and enjoyment of life.
• Assistive Technology Act of 1998
• Support states in sustaining strengthening
  their capacity to address the assistive
  technology needs of individuals with
  disabilities.
• Support the investment in technology across
  federal agencies departments that could benefit
  individuals with disabilities.
• Support micro-loan programs to individuals
  wishing to purchase assistive technology devices
  or services.

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Assistive Technology Tools Solutions

• Poor Vision Large print phone dials, playing
  cards, and books
• Arthritis Grab bars and easy grip pens,
  silverware, door knobs, special handles
• Poor Hearing Sound amplifier systems for TVs,
  radios and phones. Door bells, alarm clocks, and
  smoke detectors that signal with flickering
  lights rather than sounds are more secure
• Difficulty Walking Canes, walkers, seating aids,
  wheelchairs and scooters must also be
  accommodated
• Should have additional electrical service in
  bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate add-on
  assistive technology
• Most hotels now provide Self-Monitoring Visual
  Alerting Systems

See Reference 16 For Entire Slide
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Thermal Conditions

• Due to degeneration of their nervous system,
  elderly people have a slower body response to
  changes in temperature
• Older adults often make less body heat because of
  a slower metabolism less physical activity
• Keep at moderate temperature

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Hotel Odors

• Guestroom smells are perhaps the biggest
  annoyance a guest faces
• Proper ventilation for bathrooms should be
  applied to prevent odors from traveling into
  guest bedroom area
• Vent exhaust fans to outside for olfactory and
  humidity reasons
• Hotels are using less toxic waterborne stains on
  furniture to shorten the length of time the wing
  or room must be closed because lingering chemical
  odors

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Site Specifications
See Reference 25 For Entire Slide

• Hotel will be added on to the existing wing that
  currently houses the beauty salon and fitness
  center.
• The addition can be 2 stories, but MUST have an
  elevator with the dimensions of 5 x 7 so that a
  stretcher can fit in it.
• Due to site restrictions, the office additions
  will probably happen in the same location as the
  hotel.
• Be aware of additions in this location such as
  the planned tennis courts and apartment building.
• Indoor corridor
• No balconies
• No kitchenettes
• About 50 of the rooms should be adjoining

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Interview Ernestine Bauer, Resident at The
Village

• Will you be having guests come and stay on the
  property with you and if so, what age range will
  they be? Yes, her son who is 59 years old, and
  her grandson.
• How often do they visit? Once a year
• How long is the visit? Usually her son stays one
  month because he lives in India, her grandson,
  also from India, only visits for a short period.
• When her son visits, he stays at the 2 apartments
  that are provided on the campus. The rent is 40
  the first night and 45-50 every night after
  that.
• They like the available apartments because it is
  close and he doesnt waste time traveling, it is
  fairly cheap and he likes to be able to cook.
  Not being able to cook would be a downside of the
  new hotel.

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Interview Bill Barba, Manager at Extended
StayAmerica

• What age range are the majority of the guests?
  38-42
• How long is average stay? 4.5 weeks
• Do you have any physically challenged guests? 1
  a day
• Are there any special accommodations requested?
  ADA compliant rooms
• How many rooms are ADA accessible? 10 out of 120
• What floor are they located on? 1st Floor
• What makes them different? They have telephones
  in the all of the bathrooms, 2 of them have roll
  in showers and the rest have seats, all furniture
  in room is lowered, room is more spacious and
  door are wider.
• Is there Assistive Technology available?
  Equipment for hard of hearing available at front
  desk upon request.
• Are there different types of rooms for different
  kinds guests? Three types of rooms with basic
  being the most popular. 12 of their rooms have 2
  full sized beds, while 75 have a queen size bed.
• Are there refrigerators and microwaves in all
  rooms? Yes.
• Are there any special lighting considerations?
  No, all rooms are the same- standard.

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Interview Chris Cacho, Assistant Manager at
Holiday Inn

• What age range are the majority of the guests?
  35-50
• How long is average stay? 2-3 days
• Do you have any physically challenged guests? A
  frequent amount due to proximity of hospital.
• Are there any special accommodations requested?
  Adjoining rooms
• How many rooms are ADA accessible? 2 out of 166
• What floor are they located on? 1st Floor
• Is there Assistive Technology available?
  Equipment for hard of hearing and ADA kit
  available upon request that includes blinking
  lights for door knocking, alarm system, and
  phone. Portable seating for the showers are
  available.
• Are there different types of rooms for different
  kinds guests? Rooms with King sized beds and 2
  doubles. A roll away bed can be provided.
• Are there refrigerators and microwaves in all
  rooms? Only a TV and coffee maker
• Are there any special lighting considerations?
  No, all rooms are the same- standard.

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Interview Dawn Beakaert, Manager at Courtyard
at Marriott

• What age range are the majority of the guests?
  45-65
• How long is average stay? 1.7 days
• Do you have any physically challenged guests? 1
  a month
• Are there any special accommodations requested?
  Roll-in showers, shower stools, ADA kits
• How many rooms are ADA accessible? 5 out of 81
• What floor are they located on? 1st Floor
• What makes them different? Doors are wider, 2
  security viewers, grab bars in bathrooms, hollow
  bed frame to allow lift insert, extended drawer
  handles instead of recessed, open closet with
  additional hanging rod.
• Is there Assistive Technology available? ADA kits
  that include extra strobe light, door knocker,
  vibrator for alarm clock, and keypad for
  telephone
• Are there different types of rooms for different
  kinds guests? Four types of rooms including the
  double bed suites, also available are various
  king suites
• Are there refrigerators and microwaves in all
  rooms? Only available in suites
• Are there any special lighting considerations?
  Lamp at work desk, floor lamp next to reading
  chair, lamp on the nightstand next to bed, light
  in bathroom

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Final Checklist for all Guestrooms

• Have the users and their activities been
  considered?
• Are spatial adjacencies/relationships taken into
  consideration?
• Are there at least 4 rooms fully accessible?
• Are 50 of the rooms adjoining?
• Is the room furniture arranged for the most
  functional possibilities?
• Are the furnishings an adequate size for the
  activities taking place?
• Are the furnishings and materials durable,
  flame-retardant, and damage resistant?
• Is the bathroom accessible with adequate
  maneuvering space?
• Are the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom
  accessible?
• Is the flooring in the bathroom durability and
  slip resistant?
• Does the lighting increase appeal and enhance
  safety?
• Are appropriate appliances located in the hotel
  room?
• Is storage accessible?
• Are acoustics taken into consideration?
• Are assistive technology tools available?
• Is the design sensitive to thermal conditions?

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Final Checklist for Accessible Guestrooms
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Final Checklist cont.
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Final Checklist cont.
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Final Checklist cont.
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Final Checklist for Accessible Corridors
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Possible Solutions
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