The aim of the publication is to introduce and explain new Environment Assessment Tool for Longevity (ETAL) - author’s philosophy, advocacy tool and certification standard in building environment for the elderly. According to the definition of health by World Health Organization, in contemporary architectural design and planning a building can be seen as a means of preventative care. It means designing in such way, to make a healthy lifestyle the easiest possible choice. In this context, being able to effectively assess the needs of the elderly persons in terms of building environment becomes crucial.
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Bonenberg, A. (2020). Building as a Primary Means of Preventative Care. Postulate of Certification of Buildings Intended for Use by the Elderly in Multi-family Housing and Collective Housing. In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (Vol. 966, pp. 3–11). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20151-7_1
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