IDEAL SPACE DESIGN FOR THE ELDERLY OF THE FUTURE

Abstract

Ideal space design for the elderly of the future is studied at this study. First part of this study is introduction. The aim is to determine the aspects about the old age and the adults who live their middle-age in a modern life style. It is aimed to learn their aspects and expectations about the old age, to get the principles of making ideal space design for the elderly of the future. In second part; the basic definitions about the concepts of ‘old age’ are explained. Then, the relationship between adult-child-elderly is studied. The importance of the relationship between the generations is explained.In third part; the condition and living standards of elderly are specifically analyzed. Then, the alternatives of space designs from different countries, designed for the elderly are examined and the changes of spaces from the year 1950 to 2000 are observed.In conclusion; obtained findings are evaluated and it is explained that as the population of the elderly increases, the importance of the requirements of the elderly increases.