| Title |
A Study on the Background and Architectural Characteristics of Unit-care System in Japan |
| Keywords |
Unitcare ; Elderly Care Facility ; Architectural Characteristics |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to propose our direction of long-term care facility for elderly. The long-term care insurance plays an important role for human well-being. The functional and architectural changes of Japanese elderly care facilities have been analysed in order to predict changes in Korean welfare facilities. In Japan, Unit-care and private rooms are essential elements after reforming welfare facilities for aged. This study proposes components of unit-care through the analysis of 20 facilities for the aged. A unit is basically consist of private rooms, rest room, public living area, kitchen, health care service station, and bath room. Besides, smoking room, tea room, public terrace, guest room, court yard, and so on can be added. A unit can be connected with other unit by semi-public spaces or can be independently organized. This relationship has been classified into 2 types; Open unit type and Separated unit type. |