Healthy building environments for ageing adults

Kort, Helianthe

doi:10.4017/gt.2017.16.4.001.00

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“…The well-being of the residents and employees relates to satisfaction, and the quality of care (Huisman et al , 2012; Zhang et al , 2019). The benefits of the environment for ageing adults have also been reported (Kort, 2017).…”

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Identifying the criteria for corporate real estate decisions through the laddering technique: an analysis of care organisations in The Netherlands

Huisman

Appel‐Meulenbroek

Kort

et al. 2020

JCRE

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Purpose Board members and real estate managers (decision makers) play an important role in the decision-making process in nursing home organisations. This study aims to provide an understanding of underlying attributes and benefits sought by decision makers when making nursing home real estate decisions. Design/methodology/approach Decision makers from seven different nursing home organisations in The Netherlands were interviewed using the laddering technique to determine the individual requirements, the considerations of the decision alternatives, the relevant attributes and benefits and their mutual relationships. Findings This study details the motivations behind real estate management decisions in nursing home organisations. The findings show that apart from financial considerations, decision makers strive to enhance the quality of life and satisfaction of users with their real estate decisions and seek to include residents and employees in the process. These benefits are connected to the goals of well-being and innovation in health care. Furthermore, functionality, physical and functional flexibility and technology are key considerations when undertaking corporate real estate (CRE) decisions, to ensure that real estate management aligns with the strategic goals of the nursing home organisation. Practical implications The insights of this study can support decision makers in healthcare facilities to create strategic value with their real estate. Understanding how to obtain certain benefits from nursing home real estate may result in a better realisation of organisational objectives and user needs. Originality/value This study reveals the decision-making process in a nursing home context. Moreover, the laddering technique is used as a new method to explore and gain a deep understanding of CRE decision-making processes.

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Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 96%

Identifying the criteria for corporate real estate decisions through the laddering technique: an analysis of care organisations in The Netherlands

Huisman

Appel‐Meulenbroek

Kort

et al. 2020

JCRE

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“…Social isolation could be addressed when designing so-called co-housing dwellings, in which people share a common room, like a kitchen or living room with peers or with adult children (DRUTA; RONALD, 2017). Having view lines with outdoor views just as applied in the Rietveld-Schröder House could have a positive influence on older people comfort and health (KORT, 2018). In addition to having appropriate sight and walking lines, appropriate building physical conditions could also support older people to age-in--place.…”

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Ageing and Ageing Cities: Healthy and Functional

Kort

2021

Estud. interdiscip. envelhec.

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By 2050, 70% of the population will live in cities. The majority of the persons living in cities will be 60 plus years old. Ageing cities demands for cities environments to adapt to an ageing population. Modern cities though, don’t anticipate fast enough and in an adequate manner to face the challenges due to population-related transitions. Modifying and adapting the built environment with a focus on the aged population could help to support older people facing functional and cognitive decline.

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“…The ageing of society has been a focus of research since the 1960s [1], and the population ageing has become a domain of international discussions and research throughout the spectrum of disciplines including housing, urban planning, and real estate [2][3][4][5][6]. The ageing population has a profound impact on the real estate market, which is, for instance, transforming in terms of the availability of single-floor dwellings for older people [7].…”

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Re-Inventing Existing Real Estate of Social Housing for Older People: Building a New De Benring in Voorst, The Netherlands

Hoof

Boerenfijn²

2018

Buildings

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Abstract:Population ageing has become a domain of international discussions and research throughout the spectrum of disciplines including housing, urban planning, and real estate. Older people are encouraged to continue living in their homes in their familiar environment, and this is referred to as "ageing-in-place". Enabling one to age-in-place requires new housing arrangements that facilitate and enable older adults to live comfortably into old age, preferably with others. Innovative examples are provided from a Dutch social housing association, illustrating a new approach to environmental design that focuses more on building new communities in conjunction with the building itself, as opposed to the occupational therapeutic approaches and environmental support. Transformation projects, referred to as "Second Youth Experiments", are conducted using the Røring method, which is based on the principles of co-creation. De Benring in Voorst, The Netherlands, is provided as a case study of an innovative transformation project. This project shows how social and technological innovations can be integrated in the retrofitting of existing real estate for older people. It leads to a flexible use of the real estate, which makes the building system-and customer preference proof.

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Healthy building environments for ageing adults

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Identifying the criteria for corporate real estate decisions through the laddering technique: an analysis of care organisations in The Netherlands

Identifying the criteria for corporate real estate decisions through the laddering technique: an analysis of care organisations in The Netherlands

Ageing and Ageing Cities: Healthy and Functional

Re-Inventing Existing Real Estate of Social Housing for Older People: Building a New De Benring in Voorst, The Netherlands

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