| Autor: |
Szewczenko A; Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland., Lach E; Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland., Bursiewicz N; Institute of History and Archival Studies, Pedagogical University of KEN, Podchorążych 2, 30-084 Cracow, Poland., Chuchnowska I; Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Roosvelta 40, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland., Widzisz-Pronobis S; Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland., Sanigórska M; Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland., Elsner K; Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland., Bal D; Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 7, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland., Sutor M; Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland., Włodarz J; Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland., Ober J; Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology, Roosevelta 26-8, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland. |
| Abstrakt: |
The current approach to stimulating elderly physical activity mostly uses medical rehabilitation methods or popular forms of outdoor recreation. In the context of an ageing population, there is a growing demand for innovative rehabilitation methods that use information technology. In this article, we present the Urban Health Path as an innovative form of activation for older people using urban therapy, where the architectural elements, such as details, façade features, and urban furniture, inspire movement and attentiveness in the experience of space. The concept is supported by a mobile application that takes into account the specific preferences of older users. Our concept of the physical and cognitive activation of older people was the result of a user-centred design approach and it was tested as a prototype solution. At the same time, the aim of this article is to identify opportunities and limitations for the implementation of this type of solution in other urban spaces. The article presents the process of developing a solution using the Design Thinking method. The process was focused on the needs and preferences of older people. The results of the research project indicate the main important guidelines for implementing the Urban Health Path as a new form of urban facility in the city space. |
