Invisible Elderly in Danish and Swedish Residential Care Home Architecture: A Study of Two Architectural Competitions

Jonas E Andersson, Sidse Grangaard

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Abstract

This study of two architectural competitions suggests that the fit between architectural design and older users, who depend on regular caregiving due to cognitive or functional disabilities, requires a particular consideration when designing new residential care homes.
Original languageEnglish
JournalN O R D I C - Journal of Architecture
Volume5
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)62-71
ISSN2244-968X
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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