| Abstract [eng] |
Aging has become a significant research area in the last few decades. Growing old is a natural part of life. Many researchers had shown that, as we age, we become more “disabled”. This term is usually used for people with obvious health issues, and many time, architects design spaces according to their needs. However, seniors’ needs require some attention. With age, we get such “disabilities” like a decrease in mobility, vision, memory, and hearing. How can we help to make the process of aging more positive and easy? Universal Design is one of the methods to make the environment suitable for everyone, no matter their age, gender, or abilities. It focuses on removing the barriers that create excessive effort and separation. It enables everyone to participate equally, confidently, and independently in everyday activities. Today we can help the elderly and many other people to feel comfortable in their environment just by implementing principles of Universal Design and related concepts. The main idea of this research project is to show and test various ideas, solutions within the universal design that we can implement, as architects, to our designs, to make our future more appropriate and convenient for everyone. |
