TY  - CONF
AU  - Djokić, Vladan
AU  - Ristić Trajković, Jelena
AU  - Nikezić, Ana
AU  - Kordić, Milena
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1650
AB  - The focus of this research is improving the well-being and happiness of the elderly in terms of the design and development of their indoor living spaces in harmony with nature. Multiple scientific 
studies have pointed out the benefits and importance of nature for people, especially 
for children and older populations. These benefits (increased participation in physical activities, improved mental health and cognitive function and an increase in social interaction) 
found through access to nature are key ingredients to well-being during ageing. As our population ages rapidly, and at the same time, the majority of people live in cities since urbanisation is continuing worldwide, it is important to provide and foster reconnection with nature for the senior members of our communities. Today’s cities suffer from many health and 
environmental problems. In recent years, the growing awareness of sustainability and climate 
change issues has made it even more apparent that bringing nature into our homes is essential. 
Bringing nature indoors causes people to feel happier, healthier, calmer, and, at the same time 
more energetic and optimistic about their lives. Natural environments also help to improve 
sleeping patterns, reduce pain, speed up recovery and even increase longevity. 
This research deals with different design strategies, principles, scales, concepts and patterns of 
biophilic design for elderly people, as well as their different benefits for health and well-being, with the aim of improving the design of dwelling environments in urban areas. The research also stimulates further discussions about the question of how bringing nature indoors through design (of interior/ architectural spaces, furniture) can improve the well-being of 
the elderly and how these can enable them to undertake activities that contribute to their well-being. It means creating a sensitive and responsive design that highlights a) a visual connection to nature, b) pulpability and soundness of nature and c) nurturing a sense of place, a 
community in which the role of aesthetics is crucial for behavioural change.
PB  - Riga: Riga Stradiņš University
C3  - First sheld-on conference meeting  : Proceedings Book, Riga 10th October 2018
T1  - Bringing nature  indoors: Design and  development of indoor  living spaces in harmony  with nature for active  and healthy ageing in  urban environments
SP  - 6
EP  - 9
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1650
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Djokić, Vladan and Ristić Trajković, Jelena and Nikezić, Ana and Kordić, Milena",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The focus of this research is improving the well-being and happiness of the elderly in terms of the design and development of their indoor living spaces in harmony with nature. Multiple scientific 
studies have pointed out the benefits and importance of nature for people, especially 
for children and older populations. These benefits (increased participation in physical activities, improved mental health and cognitive function and an increase in social interaction) 
found through access to nature are key ingredients to well-being during ageing. As our population ages rapidly, and at the same time, the majority of people live in cities since urbanisation is continuing worldwide, it is important to provide and foster reconnection with nature for the senior members of our communities. Today’s cities suffer from many health and 
environmental problems. In recent years, the growing awareness of sustainability and climate 
change issues has made it even more apparent that bringing nature into our homes is essential. 
Bringing nature indoors causes people to feel happier, healthier, calmer, and, at the same time 
more energetic and optimistic about their lives. Natural environments also help to improve 
sleeping patterns, reduce pain, speed up recovery and even increase longevity. 
This research deals with different design strategies, principles, scales, concepts and patterns of 
biophilic design for elderly people, as well as their different benefits for health and well-being, with the aim of improving the design of dwelling environments in urban areas. The research also stimulates further discussions about the question of how bringing nature indoors through design (of interior/ architectural spaces, furniture) can improve the well-being of 
the elderly and how these can enable them to undertake activities that contribute to their well-being. It means creating a sensitive and responsive design that highlights a) a visual connection to nature, b) pulpability and soundness of nature and c) nurturing a sense of place, a 
community in which the role of aesthetics is crucial for behavioural change.",
publisher = "Riga: Riga Stradiņš University",
journal = "First sheld-on conference meeting  : Proceedings Book, Riga 10th October 2018",
title = "Bringing nature  indoors: Design and  development of indoor  living spaces in harmony  with nature for active  and healthy ageing in  urban environments",
pages = "6-9",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1650"
}

Djokić, V., Ristić Trajković, J., Nikezić, A.,& Kordić, M.. (2018). Bringing nature  indoors: Design and  development of indoor  living spaces in harmony  with nature for active  and healthy ageing in  urban environments. in First sheld-on conference meeting  : Proceedings Book, Riga 10th October 2018
Riga: Riga Stradiņš University., 6-9.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1650

Djokić V, Ristić Trajković J, Nikezić A, Kordić M. Bringing nature  indoors: Design and  development of indoor  living spaces in harmony  with nature for active  and healthy ageing in  urban environments. in First sheld-on conference meeting  : Proceedings Book, Riga 10th October 2018. 2018;:6-9.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1650 .

Djokić, Vladan, Ristić Trajković, Jelena, Nikezić, Ana, Kordić, Milena, "Bringing nature  indoors: Design and  development of indoor  living spaces in harmony  with nature for active  and healthy ageing in  urban environments" in First sheld-on conference meeting  : Proceedings Book, Riga 10th October 2018 (2018):6-9,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1650 .