4:30-5:30 p.m

132-F. Meet the Adult Family Home: Prefabricated Congregate Housing

As the shortage of affordable and accessible housing persists, addressing the needs of an aging population becomes increasingly urgent. This session will present an innovative solution: the Adult Family Home, a prefabricated congregate housing prototype that features five to ten bedrooms and is designed to help unrelated adults age in place, foster relationships, and receive assistance with daily activities. Presenters will discuss the model's biophilic design principles, which enhance connections to nature, outline its financial benefits, including reduced initial startup costs, and describe its potential as a financeable option for small business operators. You'll discover how this model cultivates vibrant, supportive communities while addressing pressing housing needs.

• Siobhan Farvardin, Global Director of Senior Living, HKS, Inc. — Dallas, TX, United States
• Charlie Wilson, CEO, St. Dominic Village A Senior Care Community — Houston, TX, US
• Stephen Luoni, Director, Community Design Center, University of Arkansas — Fayetteville, AR, USA