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Towards The Mission for 2021
This year, we are turning towards our mission, "Enriching Life by Design," to guide the work we do in 2021. SFCS will continue its people-centered approach to create positive change and elevate the human experience. What will your company resolve to do this year?
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7 Design Principles For A Household Model
In 2020, more than ever, we have craved normalcy. In 2021 and beyond, the 'household model' could become more and more available for aging Americans. Benefits include familiarity, privacy, safety, and more. Read more about the household model here:
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The history behind Virginia Tech’s most famous buildings
One of our favorite projects is Torgerson Hall at Virginia Tech, which can electronically connect on- and off-campus students, faculty and researchers with K-12 classrooms and business and government leaders anywhere in the world. But do you know how the campus landmark got its name? Learn more:
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COVID Changes Design Going Forward
In case you missed it, COVID-19 will be a catalyst for significant change in senior living design going forward, particularly when it comes to infection control.
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Staying Positive in 2020
According to a new poll, 7 in 10 Americans have made an active effort to do something positive every day as the pandemic marches on. Making someone laugh or smile or sharing good news with a loved one are just a few ways people are looking at the bright side. What will you do for your neighbor today?
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Brewster Place Retirement Community wins second place
Our project, Brewster Place Retirement Community has won second place in the 7th annual Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards in the Repositioning and Renovation category. The awards honor cutting edge projects from around the world. The winners, selected by a panel of industry experts, can be viewed here:
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‘Essential’ caregivers lobby for greater access to loved ones in nursing homes
Many residents in senior living facilities have suffered acute loneliness over the last several months as visitation restrictions prevent family members from spending time with their loved ones. One Pennsylvania woman argues that what she calls "essential caregivers" or 'people who were actively involved in visiting family members in long-term care before the pandemic' should be allowed to visit with their family members in-person to combat the effects of isolation. What do you think? More:
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Is The Covid-19 Pandemic Reviving A Historic Residential Design Feature?
The COVID-19 pandemic may have long lasting effects on architecture. Laura Kazmierczak, a member of our Philadelphia team says, "In some instances, a glass ceiling may be operable for greater climate control. Whether a courtyard is enclosed really depends on the climate of the site." Read the full Forbes article here:
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Whitepapers
SENIOR LIVING NURSING FACILITIES: PREPARING FOR COVID-19 POSITIVE RESIDENTS
Innovative and successful infection control design strategies.
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