Aging, Living Environment, and Sustainability: What Should be Taken into Account?

The aging population presents numerous challenges and the design and management of living environments are not an exception. This literature review and analysis brings together topics related to the living environment of the aging population and the concept of sustainability. The article presents th...

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Main Authors:	Indre Grazuleviciute-Vileniske, Lina Seduikyte, Armanda Teixeira-Gomes, Ana Mendes, Anatolijs Borodinecs, Deimante Buzinskaite
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:	Sustainability
Subjects:	designs for the aging population sustainability universal design biophilic design
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/5/1853

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spelling	doaj-6edae58b86f14e44bd04a7367b72a2262020-11-25T02:38:58ZengMDPI AGSustainability2071-10502020-03-01125185310.3390/su12051853su12051853Aging, Living Environment, and Sustainability: What Should be Taken into Account?Indre Grazuleviciute-Vileniske0Lina Seduikyte1Armanda Teixeira-Gomes2Ana Mendes3Anatolijs Borodinecs4Deimante Buzinskaite5Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu st. 48, LT-51367 Kaunas, LithuaniaFaculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu st. 48, LT-51367 Kaunas, LithuaniaEPIUnit-Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas 135, 4050-091 Porto, PortugalEPIUnit-Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Rua das Taipas 135, 4050-091 Porto, PortugalRiga Technical University, Institute of Heat, Gas and Water technology, Kalku str. 1, LV-1650 Riga, LatviaFaculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu st. 48, LT-51367 Kaunas, LithuaniaThe aging population presents numerous challenges and the design and management of living environments are not an exception. This literature review and analysis brings together topics related to the living environment of the aging population and the concept of sustainability. The article presents the review of the existing design concepts that are applied to planning the environment for the elderly, including (i) design for all, (ii) universal design, and (iii) inclusive design. Furthermore, this review highlights the aspects of sustainability and the peculiarities of the aging population that should be taken into account in the design and management of their living environment. Key points related to sustainable aging are highlighted, and the possibility of complementing the existing design concepts with the concept of biophilic design is proposed in order to strengthen their social, psychological, and ecological aspects.https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/5/1853designs for the aging populationsustainabilityuniversal designbiophilic design
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title	Aging, Living Environment, and Sustainability: What Should be Taken into Account?
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title_full	Aging, Living Environment, and Sustainability: What Should be Taken into Account?
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description	The aging population presents numerous challenges and the design and management of living environments are not an exception. This literature review and analysis brings together topics related to the living environment of the aging population and the concept of sustainability. The article presents the review of the existing design concepts that are applied to planning the environment for the elderly, including (i) design for all, (ii) universal design, and (iii) inclusive design. Furthermore, this review highlights the aspects of sustainability and the peculiarities of the aging population that should be taken into account in the design and management of their living environment. Key points related to sustainable aging are highlighted, and the possibility of complementing the existing design concepts with the concept of biophilic design is proposed in order to strengthen their social, psychological, and ecological aspects.
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Aging, Living Environment, and Sustainability: What Should be Taken into Account?

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