Designing an Amity Elderly Home with Architectural Bheaviour in Medan

Abstract

Loneliness has a significant impact on the elderly in their daily activities. Older adults often feel left behind in various aspects due to their difficulties in communication and mobility limitations, which lead to infrequent social interactions with others. Nursing homes become crucial as they serve as a place to address the loneliness issue among the elderly, allowing them to be cared for and their health and physical well-being monitored. The design of nursing homes that considers behavioral aspects to enhance the well-being and quality of life for the elderly is essential. Implementing behavioral architecture in this design takes into account the comfort of the elderly, such as adequate natural lighting, proper accessibility, elderly-friendly materials, and maximizing interactions between residents. A behavioral architecture approach serves as a valuable guideline in designing nursing homes that consider the psychology and behavior of the inhabitants. By integrating these aspects into the physical and environmental design, it is hoped that nursing homes can become more supportive places for the well-being and quality of life of the elderly.