Future-Proof Homes. Design Support System for Selecting Age-Adaptive Building Elements and Finishes.
Abstract
The paper illustrates the definition of a home adaptation design support tool for selecting interior finishes and partition systems based on multicriteria evaluations. In line with Universal Design principles, the selection criteria promote the creation of homes that respond to the changing needs of people over their life course, allowing for aging in place. Based on a literature review on the design of age-friendly living spaces, optimal requirements for safety, comfort, usability, management, environmental protection and integrability related to partitioning elements and interior finishes were identified. Then, through the multicriteria analysis technique of the Analytic Hierarchy Process, selection criteria were established, and weights were assigned to classify market-available products according to performance, thereby informing the choices of designers and end users.
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Research summary
The paper addresses the design of homes that accommodate the changing needs of individuals as they age, which aligns with the principles of aging in place. While it contributes to the field of age-friendly living environments, the focus is primarily on design support rather than addressing the root causes of aging or lifespan extension. Thus, it represents a solid but limited impact in the broader context of longevity research.
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