Summer living patterns are surveyed for elderly (>60) living in two mid-rise walk-up apartment dwelling complexes in Tianjin, China, a growing metropolis of ca 8 million. The goal is to improve the database for planning for this growing population segment. Twenty-four in-depth interviews and apartment surveys were made on the basis of 182 responses to a self-reporting questionnaire, including the estimation of ADL (Activities of Daily Living). Indoor and outdoor activity patterns are analyzed by type, frequency, and location. Further study is needed to establish relationships between access to outdoor space and demand for indoor space.
