Take Care!: Growing old at the Groenmarkt

My graduation project is about how elderly can continue to live independently for as long as possible, even when the demand for care eventually increases. <br/>During the research, the following questions were adressed:<br/>- Which (design) criteria make sure that people do not know when they have to go out for life?<br/>- How can dwellings,...

The Breaburn Ensemble: A suitable alternative for golden agers in the city center of Amsterdam. Green and luxurious

In the coming years Amsterdam is facing an influx of people over the age of 65. This influx will be the most present in the Center and South districts of the city, districts that are known for their pre-war buildings. These buildings often lack mobility and accessibility needs for this target group. Suitable alternatives for people over the age...

The improvement of Iranian elderly’s life style through Persian architecture: A place to live and to be cared

Concerning demographic change by the end of the century the demand on keeping old generation satisfy of their home environment has generally increased. The home which elderly lives in is a home for 365 days and they need to enjoy it in every moment of their 3rd life stage. When people get older they are not more able to be active as they were...

Elderly living in green

Redevelopment of an office tower in Rotterdam into a green living environment with housing for elderly.

Independent Living for Elderly with a need for Care in a Protected Environment

Research and Design Project: Independent Living for Elderly with a need for Care in a Protected Environment within the Binnengasthuis area in downtown Amsterdam.

Senioren Wonen in Zoetermeer - Een advies over de inzet van de instrumenten van de gemeente Zoetermeer om de mismatch op de woningmarkt van senioren te beperken / Elderly living in Zoetermeer - Recommendations for the use of steering instruments to reduce the mismatch on the housing market for the elderly

This study investigates how the Municipality of Zoetermeer can apply available instruments to reduce the mismatch on the housing market for the elderly. Results show that current residential demand does not match current supply. More three-room dwellings and more apartments are needed. Application of a model called Pyramid model shows how the...