Steven Rupert
PrincipalMackenzieSteve Rupert, AIA, NCARB, is a registered architect in Oregon and Washington and a Principal at Mackenzie in Portland. With more than 20 years of project executive leadership, he leads cross-disciplinary teams through complex work from concept to completion. Steve earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon, including a semester in Rome. He previously worked at GBD Architects, delivering projects from single-story retail to a 35-story mixed-use tower. He recently led The Springs at The Waterfront in Vancouver, WA, completed with GBD. At Mackenzie, he focuses on senior living and multifamily and values partnerships that strengthen communities and clients. At Mackenzie, Steve is excited to advance the firm’s unified design approach by partnering with its diverse in-house disciplines. He provides leadership for complex projects, particularly in the senior living and multifamily sectors, and looks forward to continuing strong, collaborative relationships, including ongoing work with GBD.
E17 – Resident Reality Check: Are We Getting Senior Living Right?
This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communi…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interacti…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interactive panel will explore how residents experience daily routines, care services, and the social and emotional fabric of their communities. For years, owners, operators, and design professionals have work…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interactive panel will explore how residents experience daily routines, care services, and the social and emotional fabric of their communities. For years, owners, operators, and design professionals have worked to improve senior living environments based on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and personal expertise. But are these improvements truly enhancing the lives of those who live there? This session invites attendees to pause and listen directly to the people most impacted by these decisions. We'll examine how elements such as staff interactions, physical environments, programming, and care delivery are perceived and valued by residents themselves. A panel of experts will reflect on these insights and offer practical strategies for incorporating resident feedback into both existing communities and new developments. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to create more responsive, empathetic, and effective senior living environments. Participants will be challenged to re-evaluate assumptions and consider new ways to elevate resident voices in decision-making, with a focus on improving quality of life and person-centered care.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
