Enhancing Interior Environmental Quality in Bedrooms of Jordanian Elderly Housing

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Husam Hussein Alhmoud, Mohd Rodzi Ismail

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I5P109

How to Cite?

Husam Hussein Alhmoud, Mohd Rodzi Ismail, "Enhancing Interior Environmental Quality in Bedrooms of Jordanian Elderly Housing," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 5, pp. 77-95, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I5P109

Abstract:

This paper aims to assess the interior environmental quality of elderly bedrooms in senior housing (houses for elderly aged 60 and older) in Irbid, Jordan. Interior Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a crucial factor in designing comfortable and healthy living spaces. In the context of bedrooms for the elderly in Jordan, IEQ encompasses various elements such as air quality, access to daylight, acoustic comfort, and the ability to control lighting and thermal conditions. A qualitative approach was adopted, examining three selected Jordanian houses to understand the evolution of elderly bedrooms, regional variations, and factors influencing the availability of social resources for elderly care and to understand the behavior of elderly individuals within their bedroom environments through focused interviews and surveys. Participants in the studies were of a similar age range. They were informed ahead of time that the interview would include a discussion of their perspectives on the environment and elderly people’s houses. Participants’ ages ranged from 60 to 70 years old, with a mean of 65 (SD = 13). The vast majority (57.5%) were men, and (SD =12) (42.5%) were women. The findings present valuable insights for designers, providing advice and solutions to enhance the design of elderly housing bedrooms.

Keywords:

IEQ, Interior space, Design strategies, Elderly house, Air quality, Bedroom.

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