The student competition called “Urban Models for Aging” poses a unique challenge – design an intergenerational project that includes housing for frail elders within a dynamic urban context. It will provide students an opportunity to learn about a project type that is part of a burgeoning market and in need of architectural innovation. The AIA Design for Aging committee is seeking ideas in response to the following questions: - How can locating intergenerational spaces in a senior community enhance seniors’ quality of life? - What are innovative ways of incorporating “Small Houses” into an urban community? - How does the location and program enable seniors stay connected with the greater community? “Urban Models for Aging” is intended for graduate level or upper division (3rd year or higher) architecture students. The purpose is to give students an interesting project to get them engaged in this project type and excited about senior living design. Our prize will be publication in the upcoming 11th edition of the Design for Aging Review publication, with recognition to the University, School and Professor. The winner will also be recognized for outstanding achievement and will be exhibited at the 2011 AAHSA annual meeting in Washington DC and the 2012 AIA National Convention. The judges will be the same the same jury as the eleventh cycle of the Design for Aging Review competition. The jury committee will be made up of 2 jurors from the American Institute of Architects Design for Aging Knowledge Community and 2 jurors from American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA). The schedule for submission will be concurrent with the 11th biennial AIA Design for Aging Review competition which will be around June 2011. #Courses #Newsletters #DesignforAgingKnowledgeCommunity #SpecialProjects #AcademyofArchitectureforHealth