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Color as a Key Factor in Creating Sustainable Living Spaces for Seniors

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  • Anna Jaglarz

    (Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, ul. Bolesława Prusa 53/55, 50-317 Wrocław, Poland)

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Color as a feature of interior spaces is a fundamental component of human interaction with the built environment. Therefore, planning the design concept of an interior space with attention to color choices is extremely important, especially when the users of a given space include individuals who require additional support and care, such as the elderly. The colors used in architecture and interiors play a crucial role in the well-being of older adults, influencing their spatial perception, behavior, and activity. With age, color perception changes due to the effects of the aging process on vision. Visual deficits lead to shifts in sensory perception, which can, in turn, affect the sense of well-being, often creating a heightened sense of uncertainty. These changes in color perception due to aging may impact the color preferences of older people within their living environments. To create supportive environments for seniors, it is necessary to investigate which colors are most easily recognized, which colors are easiest to distinguish, and which colors are preferred by older adults. Based on a review of the literature and research findings on age-related changes in chromatic and spatial perception, design recommendations and guidelines have been developed. To supplement this knowledge, a survey was conducted among seniors to gather insights on their color preferences. Observations and analyzes of the survey results point to strategies for color use and underscore the importance of color in designing sustainable living spaces for seniors.

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  • Anna Jaglarz, 2024. "Color as a Key Factor in Creating Sustainable Living Spaces for Seniors," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-19, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:23:p:10251-:d:1527569
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    1. Jijuan Zhang & Yandan Yu & Lincai Hu & Feifei Song & Weiming Wu & Zhongfeng Zhang, 2025. "Research on Home Environment Design to Improve the Autonomy of Elderly People with Dementia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-14, January.
    2. Mwikilwa Mukamba Gladdys & Bigirimana Gentil & Ping Cao, 2025. "Sustainable Strategies for Improving Humanitarian Construction Through BIM and Climate Analysis," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-32, February.

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