- 1. Obsolete Aged Care Models in Australia: The Shift from Institutional to Person-Centred Design
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... Aligning with MS 1184:2014 Universal Design and UBBL By-Law 34A, hybrid models incorporating household principles, biophilic elements, and culturally sensitive features (e.g., prayer spaces, communal areas ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 2. Biophilic Design in Dementia Care: Enhancing Well-Being Through Nature Connection
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... prayer-friendly outdoor spaces, and communal areas reflecting diverse ethnic elements. Addressing urban-rural divides, designs with covered walkways, safe pedestrian paths, and improved public transport ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 3. Biophilic Design in Senior Housing: Enhancing Well-Being and Accessibility
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... prayer spaces amid gardens, communal areas with diverse plantings reflecting local flora, and multilingual tech for family connectivity. Addressing urban-rural divides, designs with covered walkways, ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 4. Latest Architectural Design Trends Worldwide for Dementia Care Housing Projects
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... 34A can create equitable built environments. Culturally safe features, like prayer rooms and multilingual tech, honor diverse needs, reducing caregiver burden and fostering community ties. Adapting Worldwide ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 5. Latest Architectural Design Trends in Australia for Dementia Care Housing Projects
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... JKM, or KPWKM. For instance, the household model can evolve into "kampung clusters" with prayer rooms and communal areas reflecting diverse cuisines, while incorporating AS 4299 adaptable housing standards. ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 6. Latest Trends in Australian Dementia Care Housing: Informing Culturally Specific Strategies for Malaysia
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... incorporating adaptable housing per AS 4299 standards but infused with Malaysian elements like prayer rooms or communal dining spaces reflecting diverse ethnic cuisines. Technology should be integrated ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 7. Upgrading Mosques and Surau in Malls and R&Rs: Integrating Universal Design for Inclusive Worship in Malaysia
- (Public Buildings)
- ... the government has announced plans to upgrade mosques and surau in shopping malls and highway rest and recreation (R&R) areas to better accommodate Friday prayers. This initiative, aimed at addressing ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 8. Supporting OKU Accessibility in Kelantan: How Nur Syuhada & Ahmad Syafiq Deliver Practical Solutions
- (Home)
- ... simple, cost-effective improvements in entrances, pathways, ablution areas, prayer spaces, and toilets. Universal Design Recommendations – Suggest ramps (1:12 gradient), wider doors, grab bars, tactile ...
- Created on 23 February 2026
- 9. Practical Access Audits for Inclusive Worship Spaces
- (Public Buildings)
- ... for prayer, education, and community connection. Practical accessibility features such as: Ramps (1:12 gradient) and wider doorways (900mm+ clear) Adapted ablution areas with grab bars and lowered ...
- Created on 14 February 2026
- 10. Supporting Malaysia’s PwD-Friendly Mosques Guidelines 2026: Practical Access Audits for Inclusive Worship Spaces
- (Public Buildings)
- ... life – places of prayer, learning, and connection. Improved accessibility features such as: Ramps (1:12 gradient) and wider doorways (900mm+ clear) Adapted ablution areas with grab bars and lowered ...
- Created on 12 February 2026
- 11. PwD Act Amendments 2026: Supporting the Government’s Commitment to Inclusion – The Value of Open Dialogue and Practical Audits
- (Public Buildings)
- ... identify opportunities for improvement in entrances, ablution areas, prayer zones, and pathways. Implement Universal Design: Prioritise ramps (1:12 gradient), grab bars, tactile paving, braille signage, ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 12. Being Excluded from Everyday Life: The Hidden Barriers Facing OKU in Malaysia
- (Street Access)
- ... around invisible – and sometimes very visible – walls. Simple tasks like going to the market, riding public transport, attending university classes, or joining family prayers can become exhausting ordeals ...
- Created on 09 February 2026
- 13. PwD-Friendly Mosques in Malaysia: New National Guidelines 2026 – How Universal Design and Access Audits Can Ensure Inclusive Worship Spaces
- (Public Buildings)
- ... of Muslims with disabilities – including those using wheelchairs, mobility aids, or requiring sensory accommodations – these changes could make daily prayers, Friday congregations, and community events ...
- Created on 09 February 2026