The Public Space Design Based on the Living Needs of the Elderly

Jie Dong; Ya Ran Guo; Lu Zhen Jiang

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.584-586.796

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The Public Space Design Based on the Living Needs of the Elderly

Abstract:

Based on physiology, psychology and life structure characteristics of the elderly, the corresponding needs of their living space were analyzed firstly. Then public space design principles were put forward considering safety, health, communication, privacy, identifiability, and services as a whole. Finally, classification-design method was developed from four aspects: design for walking space, rest space, activity space and space design in detail according to the investigation results and space design theories.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 584-586)

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July 2014

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Jie Dong*, Ya Ran Guo, Lu Zhen Jiang

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Elderly, Public space, Residential Environment

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