Study on co-assisted housing complex for continuing the autonomous life of the elderly

case study on the co-assisted housing complex in the affected area from the Great East Japan Earthquake

Abstract

From a survey of co-assisted-type disaster public housing built in the affected area from the Great East Japan Earthquake, it become clear that in order to establish “co-assistant,” it is necessary for residents to understand to support each other, for residents not to care for each other more than necessary, and spacial features such as richness and visibility of common areas contribute to communication among residents and to prevent isolation, while interference between the personal and public spheres can lead to problems in human relations.