Senior Living: A Comprehensive Approach Towards Age Inclusiveness
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin156352568395022021-08-03T07:12:04Z Senior Living: A Comprehensive Approach Towards Age Inclusiveness Barowski, Cambrie J. Architecture Senior Living Retirement Age-Inclusive Multi-Generational Biophilia Independence and inclusion should not be sacrificed as one ages. However, many seniors have to make sacrifices towards their lifestyle once physical and/or mental conditions begin to decline. There is a stigma towards aging that is rooted in historical beliefs that the elderly are `undesirable’ and should therefore be pushed aside from the rest of society. While acts and regulations created over time have lessened these negative connotations, there are still many obstacles faced by seniors in their day-to-day lives. Addressing these challenges and forming design solutions can decrease the burden of getting older and, in turn, make this phase of life exciting. This topic is especially important in today’s world due to the demographic changes experienced in the United States as the baby boomer generation enters their senior years. With such a high increase in the older generation, planning and infrastructure is not supportive of their needs. It is up to architects to design a world that is universally accepting of people at all stages of life.This thesis examines the senior living options available today and new trends that have occurred within the last few years. Specifically, I will be focusing on University Based Retirement Communities (UBRCs). These retirement communities are affiliated with a nearby college or university and share amenities and resources. Aside from giving seniors the opportunity of lifelong education, UBRCs facilitate inter-generational connections. Students and seniors form a mutually beneficial relationship, getting to learn and grow from each other. In addition to integrating seniors into the community, I will be exploring ways to bring the community to seniors. By introducing program that is appealing to all ages, I hope to make a hub that attracts people outside of the retirement community. The design will support these ideas through a holistic approach centered on how one experiences a building and the benefit of designing with biophilic principles in mind.This thesis proposes an age-inclusive independent living design that integrates seniors into the community through shared resources with an affiliated University and local high school, brings the community to seniors by creating a central hub and uses the site’s surroundings to promote health and wellbeing. 2019-10-18 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin15635256839502 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin15635256839502 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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