The aging population and how we cater for the aging population is something I question and challenge frequently, especially when knowing how to cater to their physicality as well as mentality. From understanding their level comfort of how far they could walk, how many stairs they could climb, and knowing what materials would be the safest for them to use or touch is challenging however, I feel is rarely talked about. For me personally, is how do you create an environment for individuals to feel that they could still have their sense of pride and acknowledgement of independence?
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Architecture for the Homesick 101 : Making most of what they've got
I remember feeling so embarrassed when my tutor noted that our architectural scheme in response to the Sharing Economy resembled the lifestyle of Domestic Workers in Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, etc.). My friend and I were determined to give a bleak and dystopic scenario marketed almost like a sunny paradise: the more you work for the family, the better your living conditions will be.
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