Habitar e envelhecer no séc. XXI

: flexibilidade e adaptabilidade na habitação multigeracional

Abstract

This dissertation is the general theme "Living and Aging in the century. XXI ", which sought an understanding in general terms about the architecture of urban housing, covering the various age groups. In this sense we tried to explore the potential of architectural thought in order to bring more life to the area of intervention studied. The general theme is introduced subtheme "Flexibility and Adaptability in Multigeneration housing" in order to meet the different needs of people, since we are increasingly function in a population aged. It is thus intended to contextualize the topic at the point of view and urban architectural, social and conceptual, supported by case studies and analysis of field study. Therefore, the aim of this work, demonstrate some ways to overcome the problem of dwelling at various stages of life, without the use of specialized facilities.

Date of Award	23 Jan 2012
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	António da Silva Ferreira de Carvalho (Supervisor) & Gonçalo de Sousa Byrne (Co-Supervisor)