On-site Examination on Elderly Group Homes in Japan

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide a basis for the elderly group home architectural plans for the investigation of group home for the elderly in Japan. The methodology of this study is, on-site examination related the Japan elderly group home through a theoretical consideration, the detail is as follows. First, the Japan elderly group homes are operating system of nine persons per unit. Second, the space organization of elderly group homes is classified private space and public space such as living room and kitchen. And also personal space is arranged in a form that is directly related to public space. Third, per- sonal space consists of a single room and the toilet and bathroom are separated. The bathroom is composed the fitting room and laundry room. Fourth, furni- ture, fabric, door and window design among the interior elements are character- ized by design considering physical characteristics of the elderly.