노인요양공동생활가정의 공간 개선방안에 대한 연구- 강릉시 노인요양공동생활가정의 실태 및 면담조사를 중심으로 -

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to draw improvement plan of elderly group homes in Gangneung City and the results are as follows. The space structure of elderly group homes is classified into the entrance space such as door, living space including bedroom, living room, and kitchen, hygiene space, moving space, and maintenance as well as service spaces. The improvement measures for space structure are as follows. First, the door among entrance areas must secure wheel-chair available space and storages. Second, the bedroom among living spaces needs a bathroom in the space, and the living room should be related to programs and other regional connection. Third, the bathrooms and laundry rooms, which are hygiene spaces, should be separated and have dressing rooms. Fourth, the halls, moving spaces, should be short with rest spaces. Fifth, the janitor's offices among maintenance and service spaces need rest space and a medical room for employees. The improvement measures for interior environment elements are as follows. Interior space elements should include finishing materials, colors, lighting plans, as well as personal cabinets considering characteristics of the elderly. In addition, the regional connection takes roles in linking elderly group homes and local areas with government policies, systems, regional exchange programs, as well as spatial plans for them.