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- Andersson, Jonas E, 1964-
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Architecture for the silver generation : Exploring the meaning of appropriate space for ageing in a Swedish municipality
- 2011
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In: Health and Place. - : Elsevier BV. - 1353-8292 .- 1873-2054. ; 17:2, s. 572-587
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper focuses on an architecture competition for the silver generation, namely those aged 65 years and older. Twenty-seven Swedish informants were interviewed using an interviewing guide that included a photographic survey. The informants emphasised aesthetic dimensions in architecture for the prolongation of ageing in place and independent living in a residential home. This study highlights the individual adjustment of space, and the integrated location in existing urban settings near nature. Based on the findings, a habitational model for exploring the appropriate space for ageing is formulated. It suggests that architecture through location and spatial features needs to generate positive associations with the users.
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