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Al-Khatri, H, Etri, T and Gadi, M B (2022) User response to indoor thermal environment in female high school buildings in Oman. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 192–212.
Cooper, E, Wang, Y, Stamp, S, Nijsen, T, de Graaf, P, Hofman, J, Inki, T, Driessen, R, Liebmann, J, Geven, I T M, Vervoort, K, La Manna, V P, Valster, S, de Wolf, P, Peltonen, S, Burman, E, Salminen, A, van Galen, R and Mumovic, D (2022) Why do people use portable air purifiers? Evidence from occupant surveys and air quality monitoring in homes in three European cities. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 213–29.
da Silva, M B C, Moschen, S d A, Cecatto, B and Larentis, F (2022) Perceived attributes and dimensions of accessibility in adapted bathrooms. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 60–73.
Engelen, L, Rahmann, M and de Jong, E (2022) Design for healthy ageing – the relationship between design, well-being, and quality of life: a review. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 19–35.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Built environment; older adults; indoor environmental quality; wayfinding; technology; biophilia;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2021.1984867
- Abstract:
Although people are living longer, well-being and quality of life (QoL) are not guaranteed. The built environment is recognized as influencing health outcomes across lifespans. This narrative review takes a cross-disciplinary approach to understand the current evidence of the relationship between design, healthy ageing and QoL. Diverse methods were used to search for relevant literature, including database, and reference list search. Sixty-five papers were deemed relevant and included in this review. Seven main themes emerged through inductive thematic analysis. The extracted literature suggests there is good evidence for the role of biophilia, and indoor environmental quality; emerging evidence for technology, wayfinding, and opportunities for social interactions; but limited evidence for safety/security and adaptability/fit. One significant consideration for healthy ageing was older adults maintaining agency in their lives, including the ability to exert control over their environment in order to support healthy ageing. Design decisions have a significant impact on the health and well-being of older adults, but these decisions are often made in the absence of strong scientific evidence. This review sets out to assist decision-makers to consider design principles that support healthy ageing.
Forooraghi, M, Cobaleda-Cordero, A and Babapour Chafi, M (2022) A healthy office and healthy employees: a longitudinal case study with a salutogenic perspective in the context of the physical office environment. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 134–51.
Galiano-Garrigós, A, Marcos, C L, Kouider, T and Juan Gutiérrez, P J (2022) Reassessing thermal comfort in modern architecture: E.1027 as a case study. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 230–54.
Kevdzija, M and Marquardt, G (2022) Impact of distance on stroke inpatients’ mobility in rehabilitation clinics: a shadowing study. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 74–88.
Porto Valente, C, Morris, A and Wilkinson, S J (2022) Energy poverty, housing and health: the lived experience of older low-income Australians. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 6–18.
Richardson, M and Butler, C W (2022) Nature connectedness and biophilic design. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 36–42.
Saroglou, T, Itzhak-Ben-Shalom, H and Meir, I A (2022) Pedestrian thermal perception: studies around two high-rise buildings in the Mediterranean climate. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 171–91.
Shepley, M M, Peditto, K, Sachs, N A, Pham, Y, Barankevich, R, Crouppen, G and Dresser, K (2022) Staff and resident perceptions of mental and behavioural health environments. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 89–104.
Soto Muñoz, J, Trebilcock Kelly, M, Flores-Alés, V and Ramírez-Vielma, R (2022) Understanding the perceived productivity of office occupants in relation to workspace thermal environment. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 152–70.
Willems, S, Saelens, D and Heylighen, A (2022) Patient well-being, adaptation of and to indoor conditions, and hospital room design: two mixed methods case studies. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 105–33.
Xie, Q and Yuan, X (2022) Functioning and environment: Exploring outdoor activity-friendly environments for older adults with disabilities in a Chinese long-term care facility. Building Research & Information, 50(01–02), 43–59.