Due to advances in medical treatment and technology, the average life expectancy of Taiwanese people has been extended and is expected to reach 2025.Super Aged Society. The issue of elderly care has become an issue that modern people attach great importance to, and many people also consider it when purchasing real estate.Consider whether it can be used as a retirement home in the future. But do you know how to find a retirement home that’s right for you? Today I am going to share with you the conditions, conditions and selection methods of retirement homes, and tell you how to provide a safe and perfect home environment for the elderly starting from furniture and room modifications!

How to choose a good retirement home? Understand the necessary conditions first

Choosing a retirement home that's right for you can be difficult, so you should do your homework before looking at a home to avoid making mistakes. Next, I will share with you some principles that you should pay attention to when choosing a retirement home:

Retirement home location and functions

First of all, the location of the retirement home is very important. It is best to start looking for it near the place where you originally lived. Not only does it not take time to adapt again, but if an emergency occurs and there is no family around, you can also find familiar neighbors as soon as possible. help. In terms of location, compared to quiet suburbs, it is recommended to find urban areas with convenient transportation.

The living functions of a retirement home cannot be ignored. Here are some basic necessary conditions for reference:

• Nearby hospitals:As time goes by, we become older, accompanied by various major and minor ailments and an increasingly fragile body. A slight fall may cause serious wounds. Only when you live close to medium and large hospitals can you be prepared for accidents. Emergency medical treatment.

• Nearby markets:It is recommended that you live in an area close to traditional markets or supermarkets for easy shopping for daily necessities.

• Close to places where you can exercise:The body's mobility decreases as we age, so it is even more important to move your muscles and bones every day to avoid rapid joint degeneration. Sports resources include: parks, courts, bicycle trails, swimming pools, gyms, dance studios, etc.

Interior design is also important!

In addition to the location and surrounding living functions, the interior decoration of the retirement home is also a factor that must be considered! When purchasing a retirement home, you must pay special attention to:

Home safety for the elderly cannot be ignored! Design a space suitable for retirement

In addition to the decoration design mentioned above, the first and most important issue is "safety". When we gradually feel that we have difficulty moving, some small design ideas at home can help us live:

Furniture suitable for the elderly

When purchasing furniture, you should consider whether it is convenient for your movements. Take "bed" as an example. It has become increasingly difficult for the elderly to get in and out of bed. Therefore, when purchasing bedding, you need to consider the "bed surface". "No more than 60 centimeters from the ground" is the main consideration criterion. In addition to purchasing friendly-designed furniture, it is also necessary to process the existing furniture. For example, adding soft and comfortable carpets to the floor will warm the body when moving around the home. Some storage cabinets have sharp corners that can be sharpened by sharpening them. Rounding the corners or adding foam pads can improve the safety of the living environment.

Transform the moving line design

Indoor circulation is a university subject, and the basic principles of space planning are:Keep the design as open as possible. The following provides you with several directions for moving line transformation:

Moreover, the corridor connecting the bedroom should not be too long. It is best for the bedroom to be adjacent to the living room and dining room. It is also recommended that indoor door leaves be in the form of sliding doors, and they are barrier-free designs without thresholds, which can improve the smoothness of movement. In addition, adding handrails and guide lights to the edge of the bed in a timely manner can also prevent dangers.

Indispensable safety auxiliary facilities for retirement homes

The elderly cannot withstand collisions and falls, so it is absolutely necessary to set up relevant safety facilities. In addition to ensuring that storage cabinets have rounded corners as mentioned earlier, handles and anti-slip patches should be added to walkways, bathrooms, stair spaces and other places. Choose skin-friendly wooden flooring and match it with soft carpets to reduce damage caused by collisions. These are all essential elements when designing a retirement home.

After reading the above article, do you feel troubled by the fact that there are many things to consider when buying a retirement home and it is difficult to find a perfect house? In fact, you have a better choice!

The B-Studio team creates a comfortable and exclusive retirement home for you

B-Studio has more than ten years of service experience in the industry. It can handle everything from building exterior to interior design and provide integrated space planning services. Every project B-Studio makes is to prepare for the future, especially in the planning of retirement homes. It also pays attention to design concepts and considers the needs of customers to create several unique and exclusive retirement spaces. If you have any retirement home needs, welcomecontact us, we will provide you with relevant services as soon as possible!

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People tend to focus on style and furniture selection before simple interior decoration. They often ignore regulations such as the Interior Decoration Law, and are fined or even ordered to stop work by government units. In fact, you must apply for a permit from the government unit before proceeding with interior decoration! In addition to avoiding disputes between neighbors, it can also protect the owner’s rights and interests in decoration. Let’s introduce to you what an interior decoration permit is and how should we apply for it?

TaiwanearthquakeFrequently, old houses may besoil liquefactionAffect the safety of the house.National Earthquake Engineering Research CenterExplain that seismic reinforcement construction methods can be roughly divided into: reinforcing building structural elements and improving building structural systems.andCarbon fiberIt is a common engineering material for house reinforcement.. Therefore, before we collect information on reinforcing old houses, we must first understand the production methods and grades of carbon fiber, the advantages and disadvantages of carbon fiber, as well as carbon fiber specifications and carbon fiber hardness, which will help us understand the importance of reinforcing old houses. Want to know what carbon fiber is used for? Then read along with this article.

When choosing a house, many people will consider whether the building materials are earthquake-resistant. Real estate agents or businesses may also promote the house by emphasizing that the house is made of very solid building materials and is absolutely safe in the event of an earthquake. But do you know what building materials are available on the market? At present, the most common houses on the market are RC structure buildings, which are traditional reinforced concrete, followed by SRC structure and SC steel structure buildings. Do you know what RC building materials are? What is the definition of SC and SRC structures? And you may have heard business tell you that RC structure buildings are not earthquake-resistant and have a long service life. Is this true? The following will introduce each building structure to you one at a time so that you can quickly clear up your doubts!

House prices across Taiwan are rising day by day. Compared with newly-built houses, old houses have lower utility ratios and are more affordable. More and more people will choose to buy old houses for renovation. However, due to the age of the houses, the structure of the old houses needs to be strengthened. and pipeline configuration are all details that require more attention after purchase. The following is an analysis of old house renovation cases, and what are the precautions for renovating old houses.

3 key points in renovating old houses. Old houses can also be built into ideal homes

Old house renovation case: Tianyu Street

There are often many key points that are easily overlooked when renovating an old house. Whether it is the basic structure and pipelines, or the soft decoration project of furniture design, if you pay more attention to the details and maintain good communication and discussion with the design team, you can create an ideal home in an old house. The following will introduce you to the three key points of renovating old houses.

Basic engineering: Structural reinforcement and pipeline configuration of old houses require special attention

Basic engineering such as structure and pipelines is one of the most overlooked aspects of old medieval houses. In order to ensure the safety of the house, before starting the space planning and interior decoration project, be sure to ask the team to fully evaluate the current condition of the house, such as the bathroom waterproofing project, or the water and electricity pipelines, etc., to see if they are damaged or too old. It needs to be replaced, not only to protect your own living rights, but also to protect the safety of your family in advance.

Pattern dynamics: family needs need to be considered and interactivity improved

Passed space planning and gathering lines create smoothness and comfort in the home space. When planning the configuration, you must first consider the family situation, such asB-studio Tianyu StreetIn this case, the original layout of three bedrooms and two living rooms separated the living room and dining room, which caused the kitchen to be located too far inside and restricted lighting and ventilation. After communication and discussion with the design team, the location of the public space was adjusted to make the overall The movement lines are smoother, and parents can play with their children in a clearly visible space, without neglecting their children's safety while cooking in the kitchen.

Ventilation and lighting: expand window area and introduce natural light

Old houses may be limited by a long layout or a small space, causing problems such as dark interiors and poor air circulation. Bright colors and open spaces can make the overall feel lighter, and the window area can also be expanded. Increase exposure to natural light and improve air circulation, such asB-studio Tianyu StreetIn this case, the designer used white as the base, paired with built-in lighting on the ceiling and geometric black furniture to make the overall space look more spacious and brighter. The team also used large-area floor-to-ceiling windows to increase the natural lighting in the space. , so that there is enough light during the day without turning on the lights.

Is it expensive to renovate an old house? What subsidies and incentives does the government have?

In fact, whether it is a facelift-style renovation, structural earthquake resistance improvement, or direct house reconstruction, the government has set up relevant incentive provisions to encourage homeowners to update the appearance of their houses and improve safety.

The following is the latest urban renewal regulations from the Taipei City Urban Renewal Department:

Example content:

1. Schedule rewards: reduced year by year

109/5/12~110/5/12 Volume 8% reward

110/5/12~111/5/12 Volume 6% reward

111/5/12~112/5/12 volume 4% reward

112/5/12~113/5/12 Volume 2% reward

113/5/12~114/5/12 Volume 1% reward

No time bonus starting from 114/5/12

2. Scale rewards:

If the combined adjacent land area of a dangerous old building base reaches 200 square meters, a base volume reward of 2% will be given. For every additional 100 square meters, a base volume reward of 0/5% will be given.

(The total of time course reward and scale volume reward shall not exceed the upper limit of the base capacity of 10%.)

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For the face-lifting part, taking Taipei City as an example, in"Urban Renewal, Renovation and Maintenance Policy"As long as old houses meet the conditions for renovation, they can apply for "Exterior Wall Renovation and Repair" and receive a subsidy of up to NT$3 million.

In terms of earthquake resistance, the Ministry of the Interior has also promoted the "phased reinforcement subsidies for earthquake resistance of private buildings". Old houses have been assessed for earthquake resistance, and if they meet the conditions, they can even receive a subsidy of up to 4.5 million yuan.

B-STUDIO is the first choice for renovation of old houses, giving new life to old houses

After analyzing the above three points, I believe everyone will have a better understanding of old house renovation. From internal details to exterior design, as long as you find the right team, your old house can look like a new house!B-StudioWe have a professional architecture and design team that can assist in identifying dangerous old buildings in advance planning. Professional designers can also provide architecture, interior design and space design services to give old houses a new life. Any needs are welcome at any timecontact us, let B-Studio help you obtain old house reconstruction incentives while enjoying a high-quality home life.

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