Hogar Karagabi: un incentivo hacía la dignificación y el envejecimiento activo en la ciudad

Abstract

The Geronto-Architecture concept refers to the creation of spaces that focuses on needs of the elderly. The development of this concept has arisen from the need of architecture to keep up to the phenomenon of increased life expectancy on a global scale. According to the Colombia Envejece study conducted by the Saldarriaga Concha Foundation, increased life expectancy is developing at an accelerated rate in Colombia.One of the most recent reports from DANE in 2018 shows, in Bogotá, the percentage of the population represented by elderly citizens is one of the highest nationally. This presents challenges for developing projects for the city as well as creating dedicated living spaces for these people to live in. A strategy has been implemented to ensure housing developed for the elderly demographic complies with the appropriate infrastructure to guarantee mobility for these individuals in their own homes. This proposal has been derived through research, analysis, and reference material from studies conducted in the designated location for this project. Furthermore, this proposal has been developed with particular attention to the specific needs and the care required to serve an aging population.