The Prospects of Aging-friendly Renovation

As society pays increasing attention to the elderly, home design for the elderly has gradually become one of the important development tracks of the design industry. This trend not only reflects the challenges brought by the aging population but also reflects society's emphasis on and improvement of the quality of life of the elderly.

The core of design for the elderly is to meet the physiological and psychological needs of the elderly and ensure that they can live safely and conveniently in their home environment. According to the "Guidelines for the Design of Home Products for the Elderly in the National Standard of the People's Republic of China", factors that need to be considered in design for the elderly include barrier-free design, anti-slip treatment, high recognition, and stable temperature. These factors are intended to create a safe and comfortable living environment and reduce the safety hazards that the elderly may encounter in their daily lives.

Age-friendly design also emphasizes personalization and intelligence. For example, the introduction of smart home systems can provide the elderly with a smarter and more convenient living experience. Applying this technology not only improves the quality of life of the elderly but also enhances their independence and sense of security. In addition, age-friendly design also pays attention to detail processing, such as the height, size, and material selection of furniture to adapt to the physical characteristics and movement habits of the elderly.

In actual operation, age-friendly renovation requires professional evaluation and customized design. Age-friendly renovation should fully understand the physical condition, personality, living habits, payment ability, and children's wishes of the elderly, as well as the basic conditions of the house. This comprehensive evaluation and customized design method can ensure the pertinence and effectiveness of the renovation plan, to better meet the needs of the elderly.

Age-friendly design is not only a technical issue, but also a social issue. It requires the joint efforts of the government, enterprises, and all sectors of society. For example, data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development show that the direct market share of age-friendly renovation of home environments in my country has reached 3 trillion yuan. This shows that age-friendly renovation has huge market potential and development prospects. At the same time, age-friendly design also needs to learn from the experience of developed countries, shift from quantity to quality, and improve service quality and level.

In short, as an important development track of the design industry, age-friendly design not only focuses on the physiological needs of the elderly but also pays more attention to their psychological feelings and social participation. Through refined environmental design and interdisciplinary collaborative innovation, age-friendly design can provide the elderly with a safe, personalized, and supportive living environment, helping them to live positively and enjoy a good old age.

In order to promote the in-depth development of aging-friendly space design and renovation, and enhance the ability of designers to select and apply aging-friendly materials. We will participate in the "Aging-friendly Home Space Design Trend Exhibition" and plan to invite aging-friendly design industry experts, space designers, and aging-friendly renovation construction teams to participate in the planning and construction.