Multi-generational Co-living for Care

A Socially Inclusive and Caring Environment to Maximize Independence for Elderly

Master thesis (2022)

Authors

R. van Os Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

Birgit Jürgenhake Public Building and Housing Design (mentor)
A.B.J. van Deudekom Architectural Engineering - Architecture and the Built Environment (graduation committee member)
F.M. van Andel Public Building and Housing Design (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2022 Rens van Os
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Published Date

29-06-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This study and design explores the possibilities and opportunities of multi-generational co-living for elderly in need of care, within an ageing society like The Netherlands. Younger and older generations are proven to have mutual benefits with each other; mentally, socially and therefore physically as well. Co-living of elderly together with other age groups like families with children, students and adults could be a concept that can show the enrichment these different groups have on each other. This is achieved by creating a partly shared/collective and partly private built environment, where architectural design is used to stimulate social interaction, sharing, caring and doing activities together. In this way, the elderly will be included in society, a big desire they wish to become reality.