Reinterpreting Residential Enclosed Open Space Of Lahore: A Study Into Elderly Occupant Perception
Fatima Nasir Alvi
Dr. Saima Gulzar
Dr. Syed Faisal Sajjad
Sobia Razzak
Mahrukh Rehman Mirza
Rimsha Imran
Fareena M. Ehsan
Muhammad Faran Saleem
Dr. Saima Gulzar
Dr. Syed Faisal Sajjad
Sobia Razzak
Mahrukh Rehman Mirza
Rimsha Imran
Fareena M. Ehsan
Muhammad Faran Saleem
Keywords: Elderly well-being, Courtyard architecture, Psychological well-being, Physiological well-being, Elderly perception.
Abstract
This study aims to address the effect of residential enclosed open space, the courtyard on the psychological and physiological wellbeing of the Pakistan’s elderly residents aged sixty-five and above, highlighting how the absence of such spaces leads to a disconnect from nature, fostering feelings of gloom and emptiness among them. Qualitative questionnaire survey method is employed and respondents from both genders were interviewed through purposeful sampling. The findings and the conclusions lead to recommendations. Ultimately, this research aims to highlight the necessity of incorporating enclosed open spaces in residential designs to enhance the overall well-being of elderly residents.