Much has been written about the housing needs of seniors, with the focus mainly on what this older demographic wants in terms of design and amenities. However, there is far less information out there on the “design don’ts.” Armed with this idea and input from award-winning Taylor Johnson client Mary Cook Associates, we reached out to Seniors Housing Business and secured a byline for the firm’s founder and president, Mary Cook. In the article, Cook addresses five design faux pas developers and senior housing operators should avoid when planning a community. Read the full feature here.

The lounge at Willow Valley Communities, a senior housing community in Lancaster, Penn., with interiors by Mary Cook Associates.