Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture (의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집)
- Volume 14 Issue 3
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- Pages.3-11
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- 2008
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- 2733-8649(pISSN)
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- 2733-8657(eISSN)
A Study on the Dimensional Standardization of Residential spaces for the Elderly
고령자를 위한 주거시설 치수 표준화 연구
Abstract
As the elderly population is growing rapidly, guidelines for planning and designing of the elderly housing are required for improving housing environment of the elderly. The purpose of this study is making the basic dimensional standardization of residential spaces for the elderly. The dimensional standard of spaces suggested in this guideline considers characteristics of both aged and the general users. The spaces studied in this research include bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen and other circulation spaces in the elderly housing. The design guidelines of furniture, equipment for the aged with sizing of the areas are provided. Finally, applicability of the output is reexamined by implementing this guidelines to the sample planning and design of the elderly housing.