About the conference

The Environments for Aging Conference + Expo 2025 (EFA) showcases the latest strategies and ideas for creating functional, attractive living environments tailored to the needs of our aging population. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers while exploring innovations and best practices in senior-friendly design for long-term and residential care settings.

AIA DFA at EFA

The AIA Design for Aging (DFA) Knowledge Community is proud to serve as an association partner for this conference. Stop by our booth in the expo hall to meet the DFA Leadership Group, learn about our programs, and discover ways to get involved. Be sure to add these DFA sessions to your schedule:

Join the AIA Design for Aging (DFA) Knowledge Community for an engaging breakfast, where a panel of industry experts will share their insights on advancing intergenerational living in aging-supportive settings. As part of the DFA’s ongoing efforts to explore innovative solutions for senior living, this breakfast will provide a dynamic discussion on the importance and benefits of fostering connections between generations in senior care environments.

Embracing intergenerational excellence: Innovations & insights in senior living design
Explore the dynamic world of intergenerational design and programming in senior living. Building on the momentum of past presentations, including EFA’24, this session reveals fresh insights from the SAGE-CHD-AIA Design for Aging Joint Intergenerational Task Force (IGTF). Attendees will gain access to survey findings and case studies, uncovering actionable strategies that offer a competitive edge to owners, developers, and designers in today’s evolving market.