New skilled nursing facilities must be flexible aesthetically in the short- and long-term, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. Designers should focus on introducing timeless materials such as wood or wood tones and stone.
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New skilled nursing facilities have to be built for change
New skilled nursing facilities must be flexible aesthetically in the short- and long-term, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
October 24, 2016
Topic Area: Architecture
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