M. Mohammadi’s research while affiliated with Eindhoven University of Technology and other places

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Dementia-Friendly Design: A Set of Design Criteria and Design Typologies Supporting Wayfinding
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September 2021

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HERD Health Environments Research & Design Journal

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M. Mohammadi

Objectives, purpose, or aim This study aims to gain insights into the implementation of theoretical knowledge on dementia-friendly design into practice to (1) identify key design criteria stimulating spatial orientation and wayfinding for seniors with dementia and (2) determine the optimal design for this purpose. Background Spatial orientation problems of seniors with dementia can be counteracted by the design of the physical environment of inpatient care facilities. Research has been conducted about design features supporting wayfinding skills for this target group, however, not on their implementation. Methods Fourteen floor plans of the living group of built projects have been evaluated on 14 design criteria supporting wayfinding skills for the target group and measurable in floor plans by the performance of a comparative floorplan analysis and multicriteria assessment. Results Although one third of the evaluated design criteria are properly implemented, all floor plans of the selected projects had some gaps in fulfilling all design criteria. Five typological floor plans—based on the circulation systems of the cases—were distinguished: one straight corridor structured by two walls, one corridor with corners, two corridors separated from each other by the living room, a continuous loop corridor, and a corridor framed by a wall and interior elements (e.g., cabinets). The majority of the cases was based on a linear system with one straight corridor. Conclusions Based on this study, three of the five discovered typological floor plans work well for stimulating wayfinding. Furthermore, special attention need to be given to the configuration of the floor plans, shape, and daylight in the corridor.

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Evaluating Three Validation-Methods for an Architectural Intervention for Seniors with Dementia in the Empathic Design Framework, a Case Study

October 2019

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Communications in Computer and Information Science

Designing for seniors with dementia is a difficult task, because they are more dependent on the design of the building in order to perform activities of daily life (ADL). The Empathic Design Framework with the four phases (explore, translate, elaborate, and validate) makes it possible to design a suitable building for this target group. Using this framework, developed and translated design principles need to be implemented and tested in order to validate an architectural intervention which stimulates ADL. In the case study presented in this paper, three methods were used to validate the architectural intervention of door decals: performance-based orientation task (M1), fly-on-the-wall observation (M2), and questionnaire-based interview (M3). This paper presents the evaluation of these three methods in order to discover which method or methods suit best the purpose of validating an architectural intervention. In this study, multiple variables were tested; however, it was not possible to test each variable with every method. Based on this case study, we recommend to choose the application of the methods according to the to be tested variables and the type of behavior that needs to be measured: M1 and M2 are more suitable for the measurement of real behavior change of the target group; while M3 suits well if opinions and the level of acceptance need to be measured.

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... Additionally, the pivotal role of visual accessibility in promoting confident navigation is emphasized by the research, with the significance of incorporating clear sightlines between living areas and corridors highlighted. These findings underscore the importance of careful consideration in design decision-making and suggest future research directions, including post-occupancy evaluations to validate the effectiveness of design typologies and further exploration of how architectural elements and technology integration can synergistically enhance dementia-friendly environments [39]. Table 2 summarizes notable research findings related to orientation and dementia-friendly design. ...

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Dementia Friendly Buildings-Approach on Architectures
Dementia-Friendly Design: A Set of Design Criteria and Design Typologies Supporting Wayfinding

HERD Health Environments Research & Design Journal

... The study used the fly-on-the-wall observation method to record the actual behaviour of people with dementia [45,46]. In August and September, researchers selected fourteen days (based on the arrangement of the nursing home and weather conditions) to record the ventilation control of monitored rooms as well as each participant's location, activity, clothing level, and changed behaviour. ...

Evaluating Three Validation-Methods for an Architectural Intervention for Seniors with Dementia in the Empathic Design Framework, a Case Study
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  • October 2019

Communications in Computer and Information Science