- 1. Obsolete Aged Care Models in Australia: The Shift from Institutional to Person-Centred Design
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- Obsolete Aged Care Models in Australia: The Shift from Institutional to Person-Centred Design Australia's aged care sector has undergone profound transformation, driven by the Royal Commission into ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 2. Inclusive Homes in Malaysia: Person-Centred Design Strategies for Cognitive and Behavioural Challenges – Adapting Proven SDA Principles for Everyday Participation
- (Living longer in your home)
- ... extended-family living — grandparents, parents, and children shaping the home together. Homelike, non-institutional environment Warm finishes, familiar local materials (timber, rattan, batik-inspired ...
- Created on 28 February 2026
- 3. The State of Aged Care Housing in Malaysia: Current Challenges and Emerging Opportunities
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... — Stigma around institutional care, urban-rural divides, and uneven enforcement of standards like MS 1184:2014 Universal Design limit equitable access. Workforce and Affordability — Shortages in trained ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 4. Latest Architectural Design Trends Worldwide for Dementia Care Housing Projects
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... institutional layouts to intimate "household models" with 8-12 residents sharing kitchens and living areas. Features include simple floor plans, natural light, calming colors, sensory gardens, and secure ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 5. Latest Trends in Australian Dementia Care Housing: Informing Culturally Specific Strategies for Malaysia
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... care. Key trends include a shift toward smaller-scale, person-centered environments that mimic familiar home settings, enhancing dignity and reducing institutional feels. One prominent model is the "household ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 6. Being Excluded from Everyday Life: The Hidden Barriers Facing OKU in Malaysia
- (Street Access)
- ... due to systemic exclusion. Over 821,000 registered OKU nationwide face these challenges daily, compounded by attitudinal, environmental, and institutional barriers that limit full participation in society. ...
- Created on 09 February 2026
- 7. Accessibility Consultant Singapore: Future-Proofing for a Super-Aged Society in 2026 – Reducing Healthcare Costs Through Age-Friendly Design
- (Home Care)
- ... Ecosystem (CAPE)—enable seniors to stay active, socially connected, and independent longer. These reduce hospital admissions and institutional care needs, directly addressing rising costs from chronic ...
- Created on 04 February 2026
- 8. Designing Inter-Generational Homes for Inclusive Living
- (Living longer in your home)
- ... cost-effective than retrofitting later. Thoughtful design maintains dignity, independence, and safety for every family member without creating a clinical or institutional feel. Universal design principles ...
- Created on 03 February 2026