Housing for People with Autism Blueroof Technologies, Inc.

Housing for People with AutismHousing for People with Autism

Blueroof Technologies, Inc.Blueroof Technologies, Inc.

Blueroof’s GoalsBlueroof’s Goals• Develop Technology for older adults and

people with disabilitiesPhase 1: Develop and build a new type of

home in McKeesport and other areas• Accessible• Smart• Affordable• Sustainable

Phase 2: Retrofit wireless technology into existing homes and apartments

• Develop Technology for older adults and people with disabilitiesPhase 1: Develop and build a new type of

home in McKeesport and other areas• Accessible• Smart• Affordable• Sustainable

Phase 2: Retrofit wireless technology into existing homes and apartments

Presentation GoalsPresentation Goals

• Establish Design Goals for ASD Housing *

• Review Each Design Consideration in Terms of the Design Goals *

• Elicit Feedback from ParticipantsMost important featuresFeatures not discussed

*OPENING DOORS - A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders , May be viewed online at http://www.autismcenter.org/openingdoors.aspx

• Establish Design Goals for ASD Housing *

• Review Each Design Consideration in Terms of the Design Goals *

• Elicit Feedback from ParticipantsMost important featuresFeatures not discussed

*OPENING DOORS - A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders , May be viewed online at http://www.autismcenter.org/openingdoors.aspx

“Model” Smart Cottage“Model” Smart Cottage

• Evaluate Accessibility Features • Proving Ground for “Smart” Technology• Attract Important Visitors to McKeesport• Available “On the World Wide Web”• Demonstrate “Smart” Technologies

• Evaluate Accessibility Features • Proving Ground for “Smart” Technology• Attract Important Visitors to McKeesport• Available “On the World Wide Web”• Demonstrate “Smart” Technologies

Construction Spring 2005

“Smart” Cottage“Smart” Cottage

Sun Clean windows Nanomaterial coating

Zero step entrance

Research and DevelopmentResearch and Development

Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Center• Pitt, CMU, and others

Penn State • Smart Spaces @ UP• PSUGA

Industry• Bosch North America• Philips• Honeywell• Seagate• AT Sciences

Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Center• Pitt, CMU, and others

Penn State • Smart Spaces @ UP• PSUGA

Industry• Bosch North America• Philips• Honeywell• Seagate• AT Sciences

Young Adult HousingYoung Adult Housing

ASD Residential Models *ASD Residential Models *

• Transitional Models• Supported Living• Supervised Living• Group Homes (supported and supervised)• Farmstead Programs (supervised)• Intermediate Care Facility-Mental Retardation

(institutional)

* “Advancing Full Spectrum Housing: Design for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders”

• Transitional Models• Supported Living• Supervised Living• Group Homes (supported and supervised)• Farmstead Programs (supervised)• Intermediate Care Facility-Mental Retardation

(institutional)

* “Advancing Full Spectrum Housing: Design for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders”

Design GoalsDesign GoalsA. Ensure Safety and Security

B. Maximize Familiarity

C. Minimize Sensory Overload

D. Allow Opportunities for Controlling Social Interaction and Privacy

E. Provide Adequate Choice & Independence

F. Foster Health & Wellness

G. Enhance One’s Dignity

H. Ensure Durability

I. Achieve Affordabilitya. Both Initially and Operationally

J. Ensure Accessibility & Support

A. Ensure Safety and Security

B. Maximize Familiarity

C. Minimize Sensory Overload

D. Allow Opportunities for Controlling Social Interaction and Privacy

E. Provide Adequate Choice & Independence

F. Foster Health & Wellness

G. Enhance One’s Dignity

H. Ensure Durability

I. Achieve Affordabilitya. Both Initially and Operationally

J. Ensure Accessibility & Support

Design ConsiderationsDesign Considerations1. Neighborhood

2. Floor Plan Strategies

3. Outdoor Spaces

4. Living/Community Rooms

5. Kitchens

6. Hallways, Stairs & Ramps

7. Bedrooms

8. Sensory Rooms

9. Bathrooms

10.Laundry Room

11. Technology

1. Neighborhood

2. Floor Plan Strategies

3. Outdoor Spaces

4. Living/Community Rooms

5. Kitchens

6. Hallways, Stairs & Ramps

7. Bedrooms

8. Sensory Rooms

9. Bathrooms

10.Laundry Room

11. Technology

Design Considerations (cont.)Design Considerations (cont.)

12.Visual Cues

13.Ventilation

14.Lighting

15.Materials

16.Acoustics

17.Appliances & Fixtures

12.Visual Cues

13.Ventilation

14.Lighting

15.Materials

16.Acoustics

17.Appliances & Fixtures

1. Neighborhood1. Neighborhood

• Neighborhood Accessibility & Support Close to family members, support groups, public

transportation, grocery stores, pharmacies, employment opportunities, day programs, medical facilities and services, entertainment and social options, parks and outdoor recreation

Established, stable neighborhood Appropriate zoning to avoid future conflict Appropriate scale of facility to other existing structures

• Neighborhood Accessibility & Support Close to family members, support groups, public

transportation, grocery stores, pharmacies, employment opportunities, day programs, medical facilities and services, entertainment and social options, parks and outdoor recreation

Established, stable neighborhood Appropriate zoning to avoid future conflict Appropriate scale of facility to other existing structures

McKIZMcKIZ

• McKeesport Independence ZoneA 10 Acre “Aware” Integrated Community/CampusOldest McKeesport ward15 Blueroof Research CottagesTechnically tied togetherWireless monitoring alert in the zoneModel Cottage is the center point“Outdoor” safety and securityCollect data-Blueroof Research CottagesRevive the neighborhood

• McKeesport Independence ZoneA 10 Acre “Aware” Integrated Community/CampusOldest McKeesport ward15 Blueroof Research CottagesTechnically tied togetherWireless monitoring alert in the zoneModel Cottage is the center point“Outdoor” safety and securityCollect data-Blueroof Research CottagesRevive the neighborhood

Blueroof Smart Lamp PostBlueroof Smart Lamp Post

2. Floor Plan Strategies2. Floor Plan Strategies• Familiarity & Clarity

Predictability in the environment – spatial sequencing, smooth transitions

Clear spatial layout using half walls, vestibules, cutouts Clearly defined spaces & rooms Change of materials indicates change of use Clean lines, uncluttered Ample storage, shared as well as individual

• Sensory Sensitivity Separate high from low, include “escape “ spaces

• Health & Wellness Common areas, outsides, bedrooms encourage jumping, pacing, bouncing Private staff areas away from residents for paperwork, conferencing, etc.

• Familiarity & Clarity Predictability in the environment – spatial sequencing,

smooth transitions Clear spatial layout using half walls, vestibules, cutouts Clearly defined spaces & rooms Change of materials indicates change of use Clean lines, uncluttered Ample storage, shared as well as individual

• Sensory Sensitivity Separate high from low, include “escape “ spaces

• Health & Wellness Common areas, outsides, bedrooms encourage jumping, pacing, bouncing Private staff areas away from residents for paperwork, conferencing, etc.

Blueroof Assistive HomesBlueroof Assistive Homes• Completed

Penn Hills for Milestone CentersNorth Versailles for CLASS (UCP)McKeesport for Mon Yough Community

ServicesIrwin for Family Services of Western PA

• Under Discussion/Design McKeesport for Allegheny Health Choices

• CompletedPenn Hills for Milestone CentersNorth Versailles for CLASS (UCP)McKeesport for Mon Yough Community

ServicesIrwin for Family Services of Western PA

• Under Discussion/Design McKeesport for Allegheny Health Choices

Blueroof Spectrum HouseBlueroof Spectrum House

3. Outdoor Spaces3. Outdoor Spaces• Safety & Security

Adequate lighting on timers, zero step outside doors

• Familiarity & Clarity Covered walkway or porch at entrance, courtyard, mix of

hardscape and softscape, raised planters for access

• Social Interactions and Privacy Plant flower and vegetable gardens for residents to tend

• Health & Wellness Low maintenance landscape, adequate shade, recreational

facilities on site Healing gardens

• Homelike setting, spaces for privacy, social exchange possible, stimulate awareness, family gathering site, comfortable seating, sense of security, accessible

• Safety & Security Adequate lighting on timers, zero step outside doors

• Familiarity & Clarity Covered walkway or porch at entrance, courtyard, mix of

hardscape and softscape, raised planters for access

• Social Interactions and Privacy Plant flower and vegetable gardens for residents to tend

• Health & Wellness Low maintenance landscape, adequate shade, recreational

facilities on site Healing gardens

• Homelike setting, spaces for privacy, social exchange possible, stimulate awareness, family gathering site, comfortable seating, sense of security, accessible

4. Living/Community Rooms4. Living/Community Rooms

• Social Interaction & Privacy Range of areas for different types of interactions Provide separate family meeting space Central shared space for mailboxes, message board, etc. Locate common areas in close proximity to one another Common areas include active and quiet spaces within it

• Window seats, nooks, etc. provide opportunities for peripheral participation if desired

• Social Interaction & Privacy Range of areas for different types of interactions Provide separate family meeting space Central shared space for mailboxes, message board, etc. Locate common areas in close proximity to one another Common areas include active and quiet spaces within it

• Window seats, nooks, etc. provide opportunities for peripheral participation if desired

5. Kitchens5. Kitchens

• Safety & Security Food preparation space separate from cooking spaces

• Durability Durable, heat resistant, easily cleaned countertop surfaces Avoid tiled or laminate surfaces Mix countertops according to use Solid wood cabinets

• Choice & Independence Adequate space, countertops, multiple stations Sufficient storage for items from each individual

• Safety & Security Food preparation space separate from cooking spaces

• Durability Durable, heat resistant, easily cleaned countertop surfaces Avoid tiled or laminate surfaces Mix countertops according to use Solid wood cabinets

• Choice & Independence Adequate space, countertops, multiple stations Sufficient storage for items from each individual

6. Hallways, Stairs & Ramps6. Hallways, Stairs & Ramps

• Familiarity & Clarity Wide (4ft.) hallways and (3ft.) doorways, all floors

accessible Short hallways and stairways Minimize blind corners, provide seating on landings

• Health & Wellness Single loaded corridors opening onto shared spaces or

courtyard for cross ventilation, light and social interaction

• Durability Use well-installed carpet runners on stairs

• Familiarity & Clarity Wide (4ft.) hallways and (3ft.) doorways, all floors

accessible Short hallways and stairways Minimize blind corners, provide seating on landings

• Health & Wellness Single loaded corridors opening onto shared spaces or

courtyard for cross ventilation, light and social interaction

• Durability Use well-installed carpet runners on stairs

7. Bedrooms7. Bedrooms

• Choice & Independence Desk with task lighting Closets internally lit with built-in organization system

• Health & Wellness Individual climate control and ventilating fan

• Dignity Separate bedrooms with separate attached bathrooms

• Choice & Independence Desk with task lighting Closets internally lit with built-in organization system

• Health & Wellness Individual climate control and ventilating fan

• Dignity Separate bedrooms with separate attached bathrooms

8. Sensory Rooms8. Sensory Rooms

• Sensory Sensitivity Systems to allow residents to modify lighting, music Painted white or light, soft colors Textures for added sensory engaagement Acoustically contained “Snoezelen” Rooms, (Dutch for “sniff” and “doze”, an

established sensory room model, can be adopted *

*http://www.worldwidesnoezelen.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

• Sensory Sensitivity Systems to allow residents to modify lighting, music Painted white or light, soft colors Textures for added sensory engaagement Acoustically contained “Snoezelen” Rooms, (Dutch for “sniff” and “doze”, an

established sensory room model, can be adopted *

*http://www.worldwidesnoezelen.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

9. Bathrooms9. Bathrooms

• Safety & Security Install non-slip floor covering

• Health & Wellness One or more bathroom for general use At least one accessible main floor bathroom Wall hung sinks Grab bars for toilet and shower/bath

• Durability Toilets should have concealed cisterns and use a push

panel flush system Tile or waterproof panels on all walls to minimize possible

water damage

• Safety & Security Install non-slip floor covering

• Health & Wellness One or more bathroom for general use At least one accessible main floor bathroom Wall hung sinks Grab bars for toilet and shower/bath

• Durability Toilets should have concealed cisterns and use a push

panel flush system Tile or waterproof panels on all walls to minimize possible

water damage

Bathroom Fall DetectionBathroom Fall Detection

• Low cost (uses infrastructure and software)• Recognize bath is occupied• Time non-activity• ALERT if no exit and no activity for a period

of time• ALARM if no exit and no activity for a longer

period of time

• Low cost (uses infrastructure and software)• Recognize bath is occupied• Time non-activity• ALERT if no exit and no activity for a period

of time• ALARM if no exit and no activity for a longer

period of time

10. Laundry Room10. Laundry Room• Familiarity & Clarity

Ample counter space for prep, folding and sorting Storage for laundry supplies

• Sensory Sensitivity Adequate ventilation with fans & Ducts Adequate acoustic insulation

• Health & Wellness Laundry sink or commercial hopper for large, soiled items Front loading washers and dryers, raised for accessibility

• Durability Floor drain Durable, continuous floor covering

• Familiarity & Clarity Ample counter space for prep, folding and sorting Storage for laundry supplies

• Sensory Sensitivity Adequate ventilation with fans & Ducts Adequate acoustic insulation

• Health & Wellness Laundry sink or commercial hopper for large, soiled items Front loading washers and dryers, raised for accessibility

• Durability Floor drain Durable, continuous floor covering

11. Technology11. Technology

• Technology presented by Bob Walters.• Technology presented by Bob Walters.

12. Visual Clues12. Visual Clues

• Safety & Security Incorporate visual signs into the home environment to

assist with safe use of appliances, electrical outlets, windows, doors, and the like, in the form of pictures, words, or warning colors understood by all residents.

• Familiarity & Clarity Picture schedules can assist residents with daily activities Color coding can indicate location, room, functional area Color palettes avoid bright, primary colors Written or pictorial signage may be used

• Sensory Sensitivity Minimize detail and visual clutter

• Safety & Security Incorporate visual signs into the home environment to

assist with safe use of appliances, electrical outlets, windows, doors, and the like, in the form of pictures, words, or warning colors understood by all residents.

• Familiarity & Clarity Picture schedules can assist residents with daily activities Color coding can indicate location, room, functional area Color palettes avoid bright, primary colors Written or pictorial signage may be used

• Sensory Sensitivity Minimize detail and visual clutter

13. Ventilation13. Ventilation

• Sensory Sensitivity Silent, ducted exhaust fans for kitchen and bathrooms

• Health & Wellness High quality HEPA filters Operable windows with enclosed blinds in living areas Moisture proof fabrics

• Affordability Double glass windows Wire bath exhaust fan to light switch and/or timer or sensor

• Sensory Sensitivity Silent, ducted exhaust fans for kitchen and bathrooms

• Health & Wellness High quality HEPA filters Operable windows with enclosed blinds in living areas Moisture proof fabrics

• Affordability Double glass windows Wire bath exhaust fan to light switch and/or timer or sensor

14. Lighting14. Lighting• Safety & Security

Avoid high-heat tungsten or halogen bulbs Halls, stairs and landings well lit Outdoor spaces well lit with timers installed

• Familiarity & Clarity Use indirect lighting Use bright, uniform, shadow free lights in bathrooms Use under cabinet and recessed lights in kitchen Use overhead, recessed and task lighting in most rooms Provide lights in closets

• Dignity Recessed and task lighting in living/community rooms

• Safety & Security Avoid high-heat tungsten or halogen bulbs Halls, stairs and landings well lit Outdoor spaces well lit with timers installed

• Familiarity & Clarity Use indirect lighting Use bright, uniform, shadow free lights in bathrooms Use under cabinet and recessed lights in kitchen Use overhead, recessed and task lighting in most rooms Provide lights in closets

• Dignity Recessed and task lighting in living/community rooms

14. Lighting (cont.)14. Lighting (cont.)• Sensory Sensitivity

Natural light available in all rooms Non-fluorescent, no-flicker bulbs Even lighting levels with dimmers, easily adjustable blinds Reduce glare with indirect lighting, clerestory windows,

awnings Only buzz free dimmers

• Choice & Independence Flexibility through portable task lighting

• Durability Wet areas need waterproof fittings Recessed lighting to minimize breakage Ample electrical outlets

• Sensory Sensitivity Natural light available in all rooms Non-fluorescent, no-flicker bulbs Even lighting levels with dimmers, easily adjustable blinds Reduce glare with indirect lighting, clerestory windows,

awnings Only buzz free dimmers

• Choice & Independence Flexibility through portable task lighting

• Durability Wet areas need waterproof fittings Recessed lighting to minimize breakage Ample electrical outlets

15. Materials15. Materials• Safety & Security

Non-slip flooring in bathroom, kitchen, laundry rooms Low pile carpets with smooth transitions

• Sensory Sensitivity Non-slip area rugs & wall hangings for acoustics Avoid materials with distracting patterns Choose soft color paints

• Health & Wellness Use zero or low VOC paints & hypoallergenic materials Use non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners & no pesticides Seal all MDF & plywood to minimize off-gassing Use non pressure treated wood outside

• Safety & Security Non-slip flooring in bathroom, kitchen, laundry rooms Low pile carpets with smooth transitions

• Sensory Sensitivity Non-slip area rugs & wall hangings for acoustics Avoid materials with distracting patterns Choose soft color paints

• Health & Wellness Use zero or low VOC paints & hypoallergenic materials Use non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners & no pesticides Seal all MDF & plywood to minimize off-gassing Use non pressure treated wood outside

15. Materials (cont.)15. Materials (cont.)

• Familiarity & Clarity Use contrast to indicate switches, outlets, other features Select materials that create a warm, non-institutional home

environment

• Dueability Select hard, continuous surface flooring Carpet tiles rather than rolled carpet Wainscoting, corner guards, high baseboards or chair rails Durable, solid surface and backsplash, fire & heat resistant,

easily disinfected countertops Avoid laminates, tile with grout Solid wood is better than veneer or particle board

• Familiarity & Clarity Use contrast to indicate switches, outlets, other features Select materials that create a warm, non-institutional home

environment

• Dueability Select hard, continuous surface flooring Carpet tiles rather than rolled carpet Wainscoting, corner guards, high baseboards or chair rails Durable, solid surface and backsplash, fire & heat resistant,

easily disinfected countertops Avoid laminates, tile with grout Solid wood is better than veneer or particle board

16. Acoustics16. Acoustics

• Sensory Sensitivity Quiet appliances, HVAC, ventilation, washer & dryer,

refrigerator, dishwasher to minimize ambient noise Deeply raked joints in brickwork to break up sound Soundproofing panels where appropriate Locate blower for kitchen ventilator outside the kitchen

using a remote blower

• Sensory Sensitivity Quiet appliances, HVAC, ventilation, washer & dryer,

refrigerator, dishwasher to minimize ambient noise Deeply raked joints in brickwork to break up sound Soundproofing panels where appropriate Locate blower for kitchen ventilator outside the kitchen

using a remote blower

17. Appliances and Fixtures17. Appliances and Fixtures

• Safety & Security Stove with induction cooktops, front or side controls Cool touch small appliances into auto-shutoff safety outlets Appliances with auto-shutoff or use motion detector or

lock-out control Drain trap with captive plugs instead of garbage disposal Sinks, toilets, baths and washing machines with flood alarm Single lever mixing faucets

• Durability Concealed cistern toilets with push panel flush system Bathtubs of heavy gauge porcelain on steel

• Safety & Security Stove with induction cooktops, front or side controls Cool touch small appliances into auto-shutoff safety outlets Appliances with auto-shutoff or use motion detector or

lock-out control Drain trap with captive plugs instead of garbage disposal Sinks, toilets, baths and washing machines with flood alarm Single lever mixing faucets

• Durability Concealed cistern toilets with push panel flush system Bathtubs of heavy gauge porcelain on steel

17. Appliances and Fixtures (cont.)17. Appliances and Fixtures (cont.)• Familiarity & Clarity

Appliances with large easy to read and use controls with visual and audible signals

Sufficient lighting for all appliance use Handles allow use of the whole hand Nightlights in kitchen and bathrooms Laundry room with sink, folding area, folding ironing board

• Health & Wellness Appliances easy to clean and maintain Accessible appliances and fixtures allow for more flesibility

over the life of the resident

• Sensory Sensitivity Appliances should be as quiet as possible

• Familiarity & Clarity Appliances with large easy to read and use controls with

visual and audible signals Sufficient lighting for all appliance use Handles allow use of the whole hand Nightlights in kitchen and bathrooms Laundry room with sink, folding area, folding ironing board

• Health & Wellness Appliances easy to clean and maintain Accessible appliances and fixtures allow for more flesibility

over the life of the resident

• Sensory Sensitivity Appliances should be as quiet as possible

Blueroof Research Cottage

Blueroof Research Cottages (BRC)

Blueroof Research Cottages (BRC)

• Extremely affordable• Energy efficient technology

Deep well geothermal heat pump

• Obtain quality of life data• Rent (subsidized) to low income adults• 2 bedroom, 860 sq ft• Focus is “Research”

• Extremely affordable• Energy efficient technology

Deep well geothermal heat pump

• Obtain quality of life data• Rent (subsidized) to low income adults• 2 bedroom, 860 sq ft• Focus is “Research”

Presentation GoalsPresentation Goals• Establish Design Goals for ASD

Housing *• Review Each Design Consideration in

Terms of the Design Goals *• Elicit Feedback from Participants

Most important featuresFeatures not discussed

*OPENING DOORS - A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders , May be viewed online at http://www.autismcenter.org/openingdoors.aspx

• Establish Design Goals for ASD Housing *

• Review Each Design Consideration in Terms of the Design Goals *

• Elicit Feedback from ParticipantsMost important featuresFeatures not discussed

*OPENING DOORS - A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders , May be viewed online at http://www.autismcenter.org/openingdoors.aspx

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