Addressing Design Through Age Simulation - "The GERT Suit"
By 2030, approximately 1 in 5 Americans will be older than 65. To address this upcoming demographic shift, Michael Steiner will speak about the Age Simulation studies and methods Corgan is implementing to make the spaces we create more appropriate for an aging population. He will demonstrate how he uses age simulation with "The GERT Suit" to experience the age related impairments of older persons by simulating 30 to 40 years of age on the individual. What is GERT? = gerontological (the study of aging). The GERT suit allows the wearer to experience the following conditions common with aging; narrowing of the visual field & reduced opacity of the eye lens, high-frequency hearing loss, joint stiffness & mobility restrictions, loss of strength & reduced grip ability and reduced coordination skills. Experience The GERT Suit and the ongoing Corgan research to enhance environments for the aging population.
Speaker:
Michael Steiner, AIA, LEED BD+C w/ Corgan Dallas, TX
Event Sponsors:
Empire Office
Leland International
Milliken
