| Title |
Identifying Architectural Planning Elements for Senior Welfare Centers Through the Delphi Method |
| Authors |
신한나(Shin, Han-na) ; 백승만(Baek, Seung-man) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.7.113 |
| Keywords |
Senior Welfare Center; Architectural Planning Elements; Delphi Method; Architectural Design Guidelines |
| Abstract |
This study aims to systematically identify architectural planning elements for senior welfare centers, categorized into three main domains:
external architectural planning, internal architectural planning, and program planning. A two-round Delphi survey was conducted involving 34
experts from architecture and elderly welfare sectors to achieve consensus on these elements. Each element was assessed based on mean
scores and Content Validity Ratios (CVR), ensuring robust validity and reliability. Through this rigorous Delphi process, a total of 98
architectural planning elements were finalized. The analysis revealed that elements related to health support, accessibility, mobility
convenience, and safety received the highest priority scores, indicating their critical importance in addressing elderly needs. Conversely,
elements concerning comfort and operational management systems were assigned relatively lower priorities; however, their significance as
complementary factors was well recognized. This research serves as essential foundational data, clearly differentiating between mandatory and
optional architectural planning elements, thereby aiding in the formulation of practical, responsive, and effective design guidelines for senior
welfare centers. |