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Vol.28, No.0, 119 ~ 131, 2010
Title
A Link Between Theory and Practice of Environmental Design for Residential Facilities for the Elderly-Focused on Japan Residential Facilities for the Elderly-
최은영 Choi Eun-young , 김문덕 Kim Moon-duck
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to relate the theories and the applied design elements of the residential environment for the elderly. The research methods were mainly article research and formal analysis of the case studies. Through the research, the tool to analyze the case studies was developed by creating standard criterion to link the theories and the actual paid elderly residential areas. This analytic criterion comprises of four elements: the conceptual characteristics, the formal concept that includes the theories of elderly residence, and complex and detailed physical characteristics in order to provide detailed and realistic perspectives. The case studies were analyzed by the previously developed criterion. In summary, Carp`s similar complementary model and Lawton and Nahemow`s environmental pressure theory were adapted for analyzing the special organization, corridor, and scenic concept; in terms of elder`s comprehension of the environmental data, psychological pressure can be reduced by scenic views which will increase the adaptability to the environment. Altman`s and Chemers` habitat theory is often seen in the corridor because safe and meaningful activities are supported by corridor spaces. Goffman`s self-expressive theory is present on the walls and furnitures, while C.M. Deasy`s theory, as well as MEAP and NEAP can be seen from the size and the scale; the size and the scale are reduced to imply residential atmosphere that can effectively avoid the departure from the usual environment. As discussed above, the purpose of this research is to provide evidential data for designing apt environmental space that can accommodate the various needs for the elders. Korea is comparable to Japan than western countries as witnessed by a number of similarities such as the rapid increase of elderly population and the elderly culture. Therefore, this research aims to consult the cases from Japan to create a standard elderly residential design that is suitable for the Korean society style design.
Key Words
일본, 노인주거복지시설, 노인환경이론, 이론과 실제의 연계성, Japan, residential facilities for the elderly, theories on environmental for the elderly, comparisons between theories and their applications in actual cases
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