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Old buildings, new ideas : a selective architectural history of additions, adaptations, reuse and design invention
Shining a light on the hidden side of the accepted narrative of the history of architecture, this book explores works which transform existing buildings to build a way forward, through adaptations, additions and visual shifts. Examining 30 buildings across Europe, North America and South America, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century, it demonstrates the creative possibilities of working with existing buildings. The book reveals how formal inventions can shape architecture and our environment over time in a built world constantly in a state of becoming. As we face a climate emergency, it taps into our deep cultural knowledge about the inventive use and re-use of buildings. Illustrated throughout, it provides an alternative to the dominant view which sees conservation and preservation of historic buildings as a 20th century creation.
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Home-Based Care Program Reduces Disability And Promotes Aging In Place
The Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program, funded by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, aims to reduce the impact of disability among low-income older adults by addressing individual capacities and the home environment. The program, described in this innovation profile, uses an interprofessional team (an occupational therapist, a registered nurse, and a handyman) to help participants achieve goals they set. For example, it provides assistive devices and makes home repairs and modifications that enable participants to navigate their homes more easily and safely. In the period 2012-15, a demonstration project enrolled 281 adults ages sixty-five and older who were dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and who had difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs). After completing the five-month program, 75 percent of participants had improved their performance of ADLs. Participants had difficulty with an average of 3.9 out of 8.0 ADLs at baseline, compared to 2.0 after five months. Symptoms of depression and the ability to perform instrumental ADLs such as shopping and managing medications also improved. Health systems are testing CAPABLE on a larger scale. The program has the potential to improve older adults' ability to age in place.
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Implementation of the Long-Term Energy Efficiency Program in Households in Latvia
Considering the trend towards climate neutrality and energy efficiency at the global level as well as the problem of high energy poverty at the national level, the issue of housing renovation was inevitable for Latvia in 2023. The main objective of the study is to analyse the situation in Latvia, its problematic aspects and opportunities for the government, as well as to propose possible methods for solving the problem of low rates of housing renovation in Latvia. The main methods used were PESTLE analysis to identify problems and cluster analysis to compare financial opportunities in each country. The main results of the study are the conclusion that the financial aspect of renovation in Latvia is at a satisfactory level and is not the main reason for the unpopularity of renovation, but the main problem is energy poverty. The main conclusion is that renovation in Latvia requires a new approach that can improve the energy efficiency situation in Latvia, and providing such a method in the form of building renovation based on private-public partnership is the possible approach.
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Safe and sound : a renter-friendly guide to home repair
\"Renting a home can be a complex process--from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay. You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands--and it's not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home--from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink and safely hang things on your walls to patching small and medium drywall holes\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Home Maintenance
Keep your home maintained and safe with BarCharts' new Home Maintenance guide. This three-panel guide, complete with handy illustrations, diagrams, and charts, features tips and techniques for maintaining your home-inside and out. Termite and pest control, leaks, toilet maintenance, and smoke detectors are just some of the topics covered in this handy reference. This guide is a great gift for new homeowners and a valuable resource for anyone wanting to keep their home in tip-top shape and prevent costly repairs.
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Assessing Functional Ability in Cognitive Aging: Challenges and Sociocultural Factors
Background Functional ability is a key indicator of cognitive health, distinguishing cognitively unimpaired (CU) aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia. However, sociocultural factors such as gender roles, education, and age‐related differences influence activity participation, complicating assessments. The Activities of Daily Living Questionnaire‐Technologies (T‐ADLQ) evaluates three domains of functional ability: instrumental activities of daily living (iADL), basic activities of daily living (bADL), and advanced activities of daily living (aADL). It includes a response option, “Never did this activity/Don't know” (ND/DK), which may reflect disparities unrelated to cognitive impairment. Method This study analyzed ND/DK responses in the GERO cohort, a prospective study in Santiago, Chile, following 291 dementia‐free older adults with cognitive complaints (≥70 years) for three years to assess cognitive, functional, psychosocial, and medical factors. We examined how gender, education, and age influenced functional ability assessments using a test for equality of proportions to compare ND/DK response distributions. Result Men were significantly more likely to report never engaging in household tasks such as taking pills (4.1% vs. 0.5%, p = 0.0049), cooking (24.5% vs. 1.0%, p <0.001), housekeeping (10.2% vs. 1.0%, p = 0.0004), and laundry (53.1% vs. 1.9%, p <0.001). Conversely, women had higher ND/DK responses in home repairs (42.0% vs. 19.1%, p = 0.0029), employment (23.2% vs. 6.1%, p = 0.0071), driving (72.5% vs. 20.4%, p <0.001), and ATM usage (58.0% vs. 34.7%, p = 0.0033). Participants with <6 years of education had significantly higher ND/DK responses in financial management (9.4% vs. 3.0%, p = 0.0393), driving (83.0% vs. 56.9%, p = 0.0003), and technology use (computer access: 84.9% vs. 61.4%, p = 0.0013; email access: 96.2% vs. 68.8%, p <0.001). Individuals aged ≥80 showed higher ND/DK rates in home maintenance (7.7% vs. 1.6%, p = 0.0147), mobile phone use (33.9% vs. 13.7%, p = 0.0003), and internet access (78.5% vs. 57.4%, p = 0.0024). Conclusion Sociocultural factors strongly influence functional ability assessments, with notable disparities by gender, education, and age. These findings highlight the need to interpret ND/DK responses carefully to prevent misclassification of functional impairment in cognitive aging evaluations. Additionally, improving assessment tools to account for sociocultural variations is essential for more accurate evaluations.
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Refurbishment and Repair in Construction
The nature of refurbishment and repair is markedly different from new-build work since it is necessary to work within the restraints of a pre-determined situation. First and foremost it is essential for those involved in this type of work to gain an intimate knowledge of the structure under consideration. This book suggests ways of seeking this knowledge. It proceeds logically through the reasons to consider refurbishment and repair and offers advice on risks, discovery, contracts, materials, learning from the past and legal restraints. Case studies illustrate best practices and extensive bibliographies to assist in further research.
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Disaster Fraud Prevention by Exclusion: Property, Homeownership, and Individual Housing Repair Aid in Puerto Rico
The federal administration of individual housing repair aid in the wake of climate disaster is meant to improve survivors' well-being and assist with unmet housing needs. However, the assumptions, categories, and evaluation practices around which U.S. disaster aid is organized often end up creating exclusions. Such exclusions may be organized through supposedly neutral discourses and measures meant to prevent disaster fraud in evaluative bureaucratic encounters between survivors and the state. This paper focuses on property and ownership as a central sphere through which disaster governance is organized, enacted, and contested. Drawing on ethnographic research in Puerto Rico from 2018 to 2019, government documents, media, legal advocacy sources, and a comparative lens with post-Katrina New Orleans, I argue that institutional valuations around property and ownership produced eligibility exclusions and foreclosed access to recovery for some. The federal government's strict requirements around proving homeownership for individual home repair aid ultimately undermined the local organization and lived experiences of property owners in Puerto Rico, delegitimized ownership claims, and created barriers to accessing aid.
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