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Learning by Living: in a Veterans’ Home

In this reflective piece, architect Evan Carroll, AIA, shares his transformative experience living in a veterans' home. He discusses the importance of empathy in design, the shifting paradigms in care, and the relationships formed with fellow residents, staff, and families. Carroll recounts preparatory steps such as journaling and self-coaching, and he describes the nuances of daily life in the community—from settling in and socializing to understanding care types. This journey emphasizes the significance of creating spaces that foster connection, independence, and a sense of belonging.

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Learning by Living: in a Veterans’ Home

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  1. Learning by Living: in a Veterans’ Home Evan Carroll, AIA Principal Architect Bild Architecture

  2. Living in a Veterans’ Home • Why have this experience? • How did I prepare? • What was it like? • What did I learn?

  3. Why have this experience? • People • Paradigms are shifting • Empathy • New solutions

  4. How did I prepare? • Journal • Packing • Self coaching

  5. HOME safe comfortable familiar secure

  6. What was it Like? • Arrival • Having a roommate • Dependence • Shift Changes • Smiles

  7. What was it Like? • Settling In • Staff • Socializing • Visitors • Becoming a household

  8. What was it like? Two Stories: The Luau Rose

  9. What was it like? • A rewarding experience: • The relationships • Growing old is a part of life • Love can overflow • Designers, residents, families and staff must work together

  10. What did I Learn? • Kinds of Care • My two different roommates • Memory/Long Term Care Rehabilitation • Build friendships vs. Protect self • Settle-In vs. Wait to leave • Home vs. Hotel • Dependence vs. Hope for Independence

  11. What did I Learn? • Senses • Sounds of home • Smells of home • Sights of home • Textures of home

  12. What did I learn? Spaces in a Home Space - to be alone

  13. What did I learn? Spaces in a Home Space - to chat

  14. What did I learn? Spaces in a Home Space - to walk

  15. What did I learn? Spaces in a Home Space - for a group

  16. Spaces for things What did I learn? • Identity • Ownership

  17. Spaces for things What did I learn? Ledges & Shelves

  18. Spaces for things What did I learn? Frame Rail

  19. Spaces for things What did I learn? Window Dressings

  20. Spaces for things What did I learn? Bedding and Rugs

  21. Spaces for things What did I learn? Shadow Box

  22. Views and Safety What did I learn?

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