POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Ch 36. Progressive housing design and home technologies in Canada Thu. 김 충 식

POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Introduction  This chapter…  Highlights projects and design solutions that have been used recently in Canada to address the special needs of different user groups.  Introduction  Seniors’ residences  Examples of progressive housing William Rudd House Lions Millennium Place St. George’s Place Zajac Norgate House 2

POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Seniors’ residences (Cont’d)  The best characterize effective housing for the elderly are flexibility and adaptability  Seniors 75 years and over benefit  not only from an accessible, flexible, and supportive physical setting,  but also from a supportive social network in a safe, secure, and stable neighborhood.  maintain continuity of role and self-identity  Services such as meal programs, housekeeping and building maintenance services, and social activities  In addition to resident involvement in management issues and autonomy in affairs of daily living, factors that contribute to a sense of safety and security. 3

POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Seniors’ residences  Other physical design features that are important for older residents include: 4

POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Examples of progressive housing (Cont’d)  William Rudd House  Care facility  For younger adults with disabilities  11 bedrooms + one room for respite  Each room has its own accessible bathroom and shares a shower with another  Dining room, living room with fireplace, guest lounge, and staff office/storage area 5

POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Examples of progressive housing (Cont’d)  This residence is located adjacent to Queen’s Park Hospital.  Have access to many services available at the hospital Hairdressing, dentistry, podiatry, pastoral care, social work, occupational therapy, diet counseling, physiotherapy, gym and hydrotherapy pool.  Partnership with the staff, the community, and Queen’s Park Hospital Benefits from this partnership include: 6

POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Examples of progressive housing (Cont’d)  Lions Millennium Place  Targeted to low-to middle income persons with spinal cord injuries  User-friendly design + Universal design  Home automation technologies, which promote independence, safety and security Home security; remote control of doors, TV, stereo, lights, fireplace  Include safety bars, offset shower/bath faucets  Flush thresholds, low windowsills, and lowered light switches 7

POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Examples of progressive housing (Cont’d)  St. George’s Place  User-friendly design + Universal design  Wide range of residents Low income and middle income Singles, couples, seniors, and families with children, able-bodied and a wide range of physical disabilities.  Project consist of 19 units (16 for wheelchair residents)  Design features Wall mounted ovens, front mounted A/C outlets on counters, flush thresholds and showers, knee space under sinks, raised A/C pile carpet to assist who use wheelchair 8

POSTECH H uman S ystem D esign Lab oratory Examples of progressive housing  Zajac Norgate House  User-friendly design + Universal design  Seniors and adults with multiple sclerosis  Permit rental by residents under 55 years of age if they have a disability  36 units, each unit is adaptable  Completely barrier-free, based on universal CMHC Flexhousing principle 9 Flush threshold3ft wide doors Adjustable-height countertops and upper cabinets A wall oven with side-opening door Removable base cabinets under the sink and range Side-by-side refrigerator Automatic opening entry doors