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| Id | 541 | |
| Author | Mc L.J., Harrison I.R. | |
| Title | The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes | |
| Reference | Mc L.J., Harrison I.R.; The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes ;Archnet-IJAR vol:11.0 issue: 1 page:138.0 |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017602070&doi=10.26687%2farchnet-ijar.v11i1.1206&partnerID=40&md5=3bac66ce2e8114bd2ed8e4d6756e5225 |
| Abstract | The built environment influences the wellbeing of older people in care homes. In order to design for enablement, physical activity, and social connectivity there are lessons to be learnt from current care home buildings. Uncovering this design information is key for the future improvement of environments for older people. To the field of architecture, this paper presents an analysis of ethnographic observations (utilising an adapted form of the AEIOU heuristic) from five urban care homes in the UK. Findings provide insight into the qualities of the built environment that have impact on the activity and potential wellbeing of older residents. Five significant qualities of the built environment are identified: Spatial Legibility, Spatial Interconnectedness, Spatial Traversability, Spatial Diversity, and Spatial Aesthetics. © 2017 Archnet-IJAR, International Journal of Architectural Research. |
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| A positive result of these interventions was that they often led to social interactions. . | These points of interconnection formed hubs for communication and interaction. . | These focal points in the layout of the circulation spaces of the homes created opportunities for increased interest and social connection both for residents and between staff. . | Also, the availability of a choice of spaces provided destinations to encourage walking and physical activity (I149, L210). . | Points of interest An interesting environment was observed enabling social connections and take-notice activities. . | The built environment does affect wellbeing Previous studies have evidenced the effect of the built environment on the wellbeing and quality of life of care home residents. . | Aim of the study Having identified the possibility of improving resident wellbeing through support and enablement for daily activities, this study explores how the built environment affects the activities of care home residents. . | Understanding the built environment by the qualities it exhibits The built environment can be understood from different perspectives; a functional quality of the environment is one aspect. . | Contributions made by openings, open plan layouts, and the convergence of routes to the spatial interconnectedness of the home were seen to support and enhance social and physical activities as well as providing increased opportunities for taking interest. . | CONTRIBUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This study contributes to an evolving architectural debate, generating evidence-based knowledge for designing environments that have the potential to improve the wellbeing of inhabitants. . | The style of decor along with the provision of points of interest and connections to outside all contributed to the way spatial aesthetics were witnessed affecting resident activity. . | Time spent engaged with these items not only facilitated activities with opportunities for taking notice it also encouraged physical and social activity. . | The increased connection between staff whilst doing tasks and residents led to increased opportunities for social connection. . | The availability of choice was seen enabling physical activity in encouraging moving between these areas and also in social activity meeting new groups and enabling options of who to sit with in smaller groups (L209). . |
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