A STUDY ON THE INTELLIGENT AGE-APPROPRIATE RENOVATION OF RURAL KITCHENS IN MEIZHOU FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR
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With the acceleration of population ageing, the renovation of living environments for the rural elderly has become increasingly urgent. As the core space of daily family life, the kitchen is particularly important in terms of safety, convenience, and cultural adaptability. This study investigates the intelligent and age-appropriate renovation of rural kitchens in Meizhou from the perspective of environmental behaviour. Through field research, user interviews, behaviour path analysis, and virtual simulation modelling, the study systematically examines the behaviours of kitchen usage and renovation needs of the elderly. A three-dimensional evaluation model is constructed, and renovation strategies integrating intelligent technologies with age-friendly design principles are proposed. The results show that after renovation, the Cultural Appropriateness Index reached 0.82 (95% CI [0.78, 0.86]), user satisfaction reached 91.0% (95% CI [87.2%, 94.8%]), and operational efficiency improved by 40.0% (95% CI [35.2%, 44.8%]) This study provides a systematic approach and practical reference for the intelligent age-appropriate renovation of rural kitchens.
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