This bachelor thesis presents an innovative housing and care concept for older adults, integrating ecological sustainability, social participation, and long-term economic viability. The conceptual foundation is based on a systematic literature review, complemented by an online survey with 89 older respondents, capturing preferences regarding housing, autonomy, participation, and willingness to pay. The model is structured along Hauff’s (2014) sustainability triangle and Kim & Mauborgne’s (2005) Blue Ocean Strategy framework.
A concrete application is provided through a business plan for repurposing the Martinek barracks site in Baden, Austria. The planned residence features flexible housing modules, participatory structures, and a semi-autonomous supply system, including energy-efficient construction, smart building technologies, decentralized water solutions, and urban food production. To ensure long-term financial stability, the project proposes the establishment of a nonprofit limited liability company (GmbH) supported by targeted public funding programs (e.g. EFRE, klimaaktiv, Lower Austrian Housing Grants).
The thesis demonstrates how a forward-looking and sustainable senior living model can be realized—combining environmental responsibility, social value, and economic feasibility within a replicable business framework.