木造民家を再利用した高齢者ディサービス施設の空間構成と使われ方: 農山漁村地域における高齢者福祉施設整備に関する研究: 山口県阿武町を対象として その2

摘要

改正介護保険法(2006)では市町村による地域密着型サービスの開始に伴う通所介護施設整備を促進する内容が盛り込まれ、既存施設ゃ民家等を活用した小規模通所介護施設の整備が進み、軽费で開設できる利点のみでなく、地域に根ざした福祉拠点としての有効性が注目されている。%This paper aims to evaluate the space utilization of small-scale day service facilities renovated from traditional timber houses, analyzing relationship between space layout and utilizing pattern. The result of the evaluation contributes to examine the possibility of using traditional house as day service facilities. The crucial point of the findings of the study is that it is important to select houses with spacious regular square rooms in order to secure the provision of places for the inmates spending their free time, lunch and afternoon sleeping respectively. Even if this space condition could not be satisfied, it would be worthwhile to arrange furniture separating territorial space for relaxing and taking lunch in a room in addition to improve space planning appropriate for afternoon sleeping, physical exercise or recreation.