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China's aging population is becoming increasingly serious, and with the gradual popularization of big data technology, smart senior care communities are developing rapidly. However, most of the relevant studies focus on the policy level or the planning and architecture field, and there are still some limitations in the design and research of indoor facilities. In particular, the related research on the physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly needs to be further explored. By investigating the status quo of the smart senior care community, and by analyzing the elderly's physical and mental needs and life activity line, this paper summarizes the innovative design strategy of indoor facilities design in the smart senior care community based on human factors.

In the current era, human-computer interaction design has penetrated into environmental design and it has played a huge role. At The application of planning in environmental design has become the focus of people’s research. Public facilities are an important carrier of In addition to being practical, it also undertakes the task of beautifying the city. When new social phenomena and residents’ needs change, under the restrictions, functional compounding of public facilities is the inevitable way. This article analyzes the status of public facilities an The reasons for the introduction of functional composites in the design of public facilities are discussed, and the integration of emotional c The article comprehensively analyzes and summarizes the research on the human-computer interaction design of public facilities in the env The integration of technology and technology is to provide users with a convenient and practical service experience on the basis of aestheti The product of a higher level of human needs, its application in design meets the emotional communication of people, people and product The design must be planned according to the characteristics of the overall environment, combining the colors and forms of the surrounding One consideration, so that it cannot only meet the emotional concept and interaction design of environmental design, but also give full pla Function and utility.

Introduction. Architectural quality is required at all design stages: from the layout to its implementation, but in particular cases it (high quality) becomes a primary objective. That is why in this article we emphasize the idea of architectural quality and its particular importance in the strategy of sports facilities design in Aleppo, which, in their turn, will help the population get back into physical shape and resume peaceful life. Materials and methods. The study has been conducted on the basis of analysis of published sources that have been studied theoretically. The following materials have been studied: Aleppo aerial photography based on published survey, conducted by the organization UN-HABITAT as an addition to the information from Syrian Statistical Office, Ministry of Local Administration and Environment and Local Decision Support Center from 2011 till 2019. Results. Current condition of sports facilities in Aleppo has been studied for the following criteria: number, quality and technical condition. Because of use of such architectural quality criteria as context, experience and scale in the design strategy, mentioned in study, the optimal model of sports facility has been reached from the point of view of architectural form and its social-sport role for the environment. Conclusions. In all times, sport played and still plays an essential role in successful social life. That is why sports facilities are the first step that becomes a necessary condition for fulfilling that role. Currently, Syria experiences the reconstruction stage in all types of construction, and the most important now is to restore the society, and this is why at this stage the idea of architectural quality is essential for getting a model of ideal sports facility.

Purpose – This study aims to examine how lean production principles (LPP) can be incorporated in the context of ramp-up factories to improve future ramp-up factory designs. The application of LPP to the facilities design of ramp-up factories can help to reduce waste and achieve higher-quality products. However, the traditional design philosophy of “design follows function” has not considered the application of LPP during the early design development stage to more effectively meet tenants’ operational needs at the occupation stage. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a review of past literature, a set of LPP-driven facilities design features is presented, which seek to integrate traditional design principles and LPP. A survey was subsequently carried out with tenants operating in ramp-up factories to determine the relevance of the proposed LPP-driven facilities design features from their perspectives. Findings – It is found that generally most of the proposed LPP-driven facilities design features can help to improve tenants’ operational needs after the building is occupied. The study found that the significant LPP-driven facilities design features for ramp-up factories include: large span, clear floor-to-ceiling height, rectangular bay, wide frontage area, mezzanine floor system, evenly distributed lighting, white or light colour surfaces, private parking spaces, private loading/unloading bay, clearly defined car park entrance, wide vehicular ramp, wide driveway, sheltered loading/unloading bay and multi-storey car park embedded in the complex. The reasons for their significance are explained in the study. Practical implications – The LPP design model for ramp-up factories provides a useful checklist of important tenants’ requirements for the designers of ramp-up factories. This research also suggests that it is desirable to apply LPP in the design stage to improve the facilities design of ramp-up factories that is beneficial to tenants at the occupation stage. Originality/value – This research formulated a design model integrated with LPP for ramp-up factories. It extends the traditional design approach of “design follows function” to encompass LPP to transform the approach to a new LPP-driven facilities design philosophy. This new approach serves to better meet tenants’ requirements at the occupation stage. It is recommended that architecture schools incorporate the LPP-driven facilities design approach as one of their educational outcomes.

The main objective of this paper is to initiate and open a wider discussion on library design and learning facilities in Malaysia. It tries to take some lesson from one of the greatest modern American Architect which is Frank Lloyd Wright. The discussion itself will consist of four (4) parts. First part will discuss on the current problem and situation in reading and library issues in Malaysia while the second part will try to explore and review on the definition of outdoor learning with its importance and character in learning environment. The third part will focused on the Frank Lloyd Wright's sustainable approaches in spatial and landscape arrangement while the last part will do some analysis and comparison which result on the suggestion and recommendation for outdoor learning facilities design in Malaysia. With some understanding from the established environmental approaches of Frank Lloyd Wright's above it is expected that we can reconstruct and redefine some framework and guideline for future outdoor facilities design in Malaysia.

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to (1) demonstrate the utility of the Systems Research Organizing Model (SROM) for evidence-based design; (2) explicate the SROM; and (3) demonstrate how the SROM can advance the science of healthcare design. Background: Grounded in systems science and adapted from the Quality Health Outcomes Model, the SROM was originally designed to assist in the organization of nursing systems research. It is useful for research in other fields as well because it serves as a potential framework for new investigations, allows delineation of key factors in previous research studies, and allows for the synthesis of a body of research knowledge. By means of the latter function, it helps identify knowledge that is ready to be translated to the practice environment. Model Design: The SROM is a fully justified model with four core constructs: client, context, action focus, and outcomes. Feedback loops in the model reflect the interrelatedness of the core constructs and recognize the complex nature of the healthcare environment. Conclusions: The SROM may be useful for organizing research studies of interest to healthcare design scientists and practitioners. This framework has promise for organizing studies, identifying gaps in current research studies, and synthesizing multiple studies for application to practice.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show how the successful implementation of the just‐in‐time (JIT) philosophy in the manufacturing industry has helped to reduce cost and time and increase quality of products. Existing studies on JIT principles in the building industry were predominantly focused on the construction stage.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical part consisted of pilot interviews with architects who designed ramp‐up light factories and a survey of tenants operating out of these factories.FindingsThe findings from the survey of tenants suggest that architectural designs, in terms of space and layout, have met the tenants' operational facilities needs. The tenants were generally satisfied with the ramp‐up light factory facilities design features, in relation to the relevant JIT principles.Research limitations/implicationsThe empirical findings were based on the user's perceptions and not on analyzing the actual physical facilities design of the ramp‐up factories with respect to JIT principles. This area is recommended for future research.Practical implicationsThe application of JIT principles to further improve the facilities design of ramp‐up light factories would help to reduce waiting time and double handling of goods during transportation. In addition, the application of JIT principles also enhances the smooth flow of delivery to every unit with less damage to the quality of the goods being delivered.Originality/valueThis exploratory study is not about how the management of the design process can be improved. Rather, it examines, for the first time, whether the application of JIT principles to improving the facilities design of ramp‐up light factories would effectively meet the tenants' operational facilities needs and improve their productivity after they have moved into the premises.

residential quarters are not suitable for the elderly who requires nursing care to use, but their demands of rehabilitation can't be neglected. In this paper, design proposal based on demand characteristic of the elderly who requires nursing care is presented according to previous investigation in the ways of living. The principle of inclusive design is applied to demonstrate the feasibility of design by analysis of design practice, function positioning, easiness to use and the safety, which would provide references for public fitness facilities design for the elderly who requires nursing care.

The design quality of public facilities in urban streets and whether facilities are complete directly embody the quality of space environment in this city and show overall image of the city. At present, the construction of public facilities in urban streets is unsatisfactory in aspects such as decision- making, planning and design, development and management. It is extremely urgent to promote construction of facilities in urban streets and shape good city image.

For at least a decade, many more interventions and researches have been made in ergonomics and healthcare facilities design, especially in French-speaking countries (France and French-Canada). The relation with users and professionals in the field taught us a point of view about their perception of the role of ergonomics. Here is briefly what they think about this question.

Through summarize the status quo of public facilities design to older age groups in China and a variety of factors what influence on them, the essay, from different perspective, is designed to put forward basic principle to sustainable design of public facilities for the aged in the city, and thus further promote and popularize the necessity of sustainable design applications in the future design of public facilities for elderly people.

This article describes research examining people's perception of public facilities to show how consumers' beliefs can be used for environmental design and maintenance. In this study, beliefs about the negative aspects of public restroom environments were investigated. A total of 199 participants rated the level of various elements relevant to safety, design, and security. Cleanliness, better ventilation, and better maintenance were perceived as the greatest problems of public restroom designs. In general, females gave higher ratings. Many of the problem factors can be addressed using HF/E expertise.

The long-range performance of a facility is controllable mainly in the design phase by using quantifiable aspects of serviceability and performance. But Facilities design and serviceability is not a linear activity, and problems with a building often indicate other more subtle problems, relating to areas of management such as administration or personnel. These problems, and the needs that must be addressed in solving them, are important factors in creating a long-range serviceable building.

It is almost impossible to provide a standard 'design procedure' for offshore jacket topside facilities design. The proposed postulate is that the weight of production and processing facilities do provide a reasonable measure of the production of oil and gas per day. Presentation of weight data collected from actual North Sea platforms however indicated little logic dependents on platform functional parameters. A further breakdown of these weights according to type or function offers some possible explanations. It is acknowledged that various other variables and parameters complicates issues relating to topside facilities. The subject is nevertheless of great importance.

Burn care treatment is among the costliest yet least studied forms of care. This paper presents estimates of the magnitude and components of burn care costs. It analyzes the extent to which burn care cost is determined by severity of burns or by characteristics of the institution in which the patient is treated, based on patient-specific data from eight hospitals representing different levels of technical sophistication in the delivery of burn care. Costs of care are higher in specialized facilities. Many patients with small burns are treated in specialized facilities, at much higher costs than patients treated in general care facilities. Among specialized facilities, patient severity accounts for a portion of the variance in costs, but significant cost differences remain after adjusting for severity. These results suggest that cost-control efforts should concentrate on specifying criteria for admission to specialized burn facilities, regional coordination of facilities and institutions, and improved facilities design and management.