| Abstract |
| The purpose of this study was to analyze the elements, which are employed in the process of designing facilities for the elderly, and then, to compare them with theories concerning environmental design. The framework for analysis includes four categories: two that compass more abstract, or theoretical aspects: a variety of theories on environmental designs for the elderly and behavioral concepts which can be witnessed in the environmental of elderly. there were also two categories, of a more concrete nature, that include border and more composite environmental elements such s layout, and more specifically, and detailed environmental elements such as walls or doors.
By making comparisons between theories on environmental design, which takes into consideration the typical problem of elderly, and satisfies their needs. Analysis of the relevant theories and actual facilities for elderly in advanced foreign countries will also help establish guidelines for designing such facilities which can meet the cultural characteristic and traditional conditions of Korea. A theoretical basics of environmental design for facilities for elderly will be able to serve as the elderly or environmental design in general. |
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| Key Words |
| 유료노인주거시설, 노인주거환경이론, 이론과 실제의 연계성, residential facilities for the elderly, theories on environmental for the elderly, comparisons between theories and their applications in actual cases |
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