Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ)
Online ISSN : 1881-8161
Print ISSN : 1340-4210
ISSN-L : 1340-4210
TYPOLOGY OF DWELLING PLANS AND ANALYSIS OF PLANNING METHODS : Study on 'Housing for the Elderly' in Denmark Part 1
Masamitsu OGAWAHiroko OGAWAMitsuyo SAITOU
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2002 Volume 67 Issue 560 Pages 81-87

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This study intended to clear the planning methods of 'Housing for the Elderly' from 1987 in Denmark. On analysis of dwelling plans of 'Housing for the Elderly' that were located in Greater Copenhagen area, following three points were cleared. 1) The design criteria of 'Housing for the Elderly' was capable of adapting to conditions of the Elderly, so various kind of dwelling plan types were made. Gathered dwelling plans were divided into 11 types. 2) The area of each dwelling was distributed from 30m^2 to 65m^2. This range of area is necessary for the Elderly. 3) Kitchen space was placed near the entrance in most dwelling plans to keep the connection between inside and outside of the dwelling. This organization was effective to secure safety life of the Elderly.
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