CASE STUDY ON THE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT AND A MULTI GENERATION RESIDENCE IN HISTORICAL DISTRICT OF HIROSE, YASUGI CITY

Abstract

In the local city area, many historical districts have subjects such as growing aging and vacant houses. The multi generation residence style is useful for the improvement of these subject. This study aims to consider the residential environment and the case study for multi generation residence in historical district. In questionnaire for householders in Hirose, 50% hope living together, and 22% hope living of short distance. In case of research for multi generation residence, old store spaces are utilized young generation’s private space, and how to make the common spaces require considerations to the difference in the lifestyle between generations.