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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes. INTRODUCTION 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. Openings Where lower levels of interconnection were facilitated by an opening this also enabled particular activities. Campo highlighted the importance of points of interest within the environment to social interactions; however also highlighted the importance of finding a balance and the dangers of over stimulation and distraction.
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