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5. Living Environment 8. Sensory stimulation
When we age, our physical and It encompasses many elements
mental abilities begin to decline, including light, color, sound, and
making it difficult for individuals to materials. The implementation of this is
continue managing daily activities. done through wetlands, fragrance
Designing a living environment that in the landscape, greenery,
helps our seniors maintain their textures along the pathways
independence for as long as possible and natural and
is key for maintaining a high quality artificial lighting.
of life.
6.Activities (Commercial- Restaurant,
Shops, Parks)
Emphasis on social interaction and activities like card
playing, watching television, and organizing birthday
parties. Commercial spaces are designed to connect
them to the outside world. This helps them to en- 9. Aging in place
tertain their hobbies and strengthen their visual con- Aging in place is defined as the ability to live
nection. in one’s own home and community safely, in-
dependently and comfortably regardless of
age, income, or ability level. Communities
are made accessible to the elderly so they
can age in place even when they start to face
challenges due to the aging process. The
habitat is designed according to the anthro-
pometry and spatial requirements of a senior
citizen.
10. Aid by choice
Given the medical realities involved in the aging process,
7. Op Maat design elements are created in a way that allow the residents
The concept of Op –Maat principle to flourish physically, psychologically, and emotionally. The aid
is derived from a Dutch philosophy will be provided by volunteers from different ngo’s, who work
that, involves scheduling of care by choice and not by force. The wellness centre introduced in
according to one’s preferences and the design behaves as a platform for the volunteers to aid the
desires. The schedule is designed senior citizens.
for the senior citizens without time
boundations.
CASE STUDY If homeless people are housed, they will require fewer health
An innovative approach to address and other public services. The savings derived from this low
homelessness was taken in the requirement will be used to subsidies the rents. This rent
construction and design of the subsidy is the key factor that enables non-profit sponsors to
building by combining services and finance homeless housing.
rich supportive housing units for a
larger population. In total there are
110 studios and one-bedroom for
55+ seniors in which 50 units are for
formerly homeless seniors and 59
units are at 38% mortgage.

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