Design de interiores em uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos

Abstract

This completion of course work is intended to bring a study in the field of Interior Design on components required for the development of interior design for a room in a long-stay institution for the elderly. Taking into consideration this expressive raise in this sector of the brazilian society, we sought to understand and list the characteristics and possible adjustment difficulties of the elderly to this site and also difficulties that arise with age through observation and questionnaires conducted with local professionals and elderly. From the data collected we constructed a table of needs and so we moved on to search for a theoretical framework covering the subjects observed. Later it was possible to design alternatives that suggest the application of ergonomic data, universal design principles and knowledge of colors, aiming to provide comfort and well-being for the residents. These alternatives were evaluated by professionals leading to a final alternative that was tested in the researched place, obtaining practical information about the suggested layout and possible changes to be made. Lastly, a general manual was produced for the room of the long-stay institution for the elderly, addressing key issues identified in the research and implemented in the project.