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Title: | Architecture of home in later life: towards a fivefold theoretical model | Authors: | SCHAFF, Gwendoline PETERMANS, Ann VANRIE, Jan Courtejoie, Fabienne Elsen, Catherine |
Issue Date: | 2022 | Publisher: | EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD | Source: | ArchNet-IJAR, 16 (2) , p. 413-433 | Abstract: | Purpose - Most older people wish to age "in place". However, as current housing is mainly unsuitable for later life, architects have a key role to play. Yet, there is little architectural consideration for the notion of "ageing in place" and its various facets, beyond a functional focus. Architects seem to lack support to grasp inhabitants' sensible needs, and thus synergies with other human-centred disciplines could be enlightening. To ensure homes are designed in line with people's wellbeing, the authors aim to provide a state-of-the-art view, as to build a model supporting architects through their understanding of older people-environment relationships. Design/methodology/approach - In this paper, the authors investigate the key concepts that could enrich architects' design approaches on "ageing in place". A narrative literature review scrutinising English- and French-written publications from the last twenty years in various disciplines was conducted, with a focus on older people and non-institutionalised housing. Findings - The results highlight five essential perspectives to be taken into account when questioning housing for older people: health, affective, social, built and contextual perspectives. Their meaning and ties are developed and then synthesised into considerations, calling for architectural creativity. Originality/value - This fivefold theoretical model adds to the existing architectural body of knowledge by adopting a multidisciplinary and multidimensional angle, going beyond the predominantly pragmatic vision associated with ageing. It provides stakeholders in architecture with a fresh and clear insight of meaningful relationships between older people and their residential environment. | Notes: | Schaff, G (corresponding author), Univ Liege, Fac Architecture, Liege, Belgium.; Schaff, G (corresponding author), Hasselt Univ, Fac Architecture & Arts, Diepenbeek, Belgium. g.schaff@uliege.be |
Keywords: | Architecture;Home;Older people;Ageing in place;Age-friendly environment | Document URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1942/36676 | ISSN: | 2631-6862 | e-ISSN: | 1938-7806 | DOI: | 10.1108/ARCH-04-2021-0115 | ISI #: | WOS:000748180800001 | Rights: | 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited | Category: | A1 | Type: | Journal Contribution | Validations: | ecoom 2023 |
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