Urban co-living
ageing with choice
Lara will outline the concept of co-living, using built examples of co-living communities and will then hone in on the process needed to deliver customised co-housing developments in Sydney’s Inner West.
Agency Cohousing and Community is co-hosting this event.
Louise Silburn from Agency will give a local perspective on cohousing initiatives in the Inner West.
About the Speaker
Lara Calder is the Managing Director of Calderflower Architects. With a focus on innovative and sustainable architecture, Lara champions her team to challenge the conventions of aged care, seniors living and community design.
Lara is passionate about delivering and positively influencing the future needs for the care and accommodation of the elderly and fostering their social relationships within our communities.
Coming from a professional background in healthcare, Lara brings first-hand experience in the field and uses her experience and deep understanding of the needs of the elderly to design successful projects. She also participates in research projects and sits on various committees relating to aged care and seniors housing design. She has presented her own research and ideas at conferences throughout Australia and the world.
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