- 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. The State of Aged Care Housing in Malaysia: Current Challenges and Emerging Opportunities
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... super-aged status by 2056 when over 20% are 65+. This demographic shift—driven by declining fertility rates, longer life expectancy, and a growing elderly dependency ratio—places increasing pressure on ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 3. Latest Architectural Design Trends Worldwide for Dementia Care Housing Projects
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... city initiative promoting participation in everyday life for all. Emerging Global Trends in Dementia Care Housing Architectural design for dementia care is shifting toward person-centered, sustainable, ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 4. Latest Architectural Design Trends in Australia for Dementia Care Housing Projects
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... familial caregiving while enhancing accessibility and well-being. Emerging Trends in Australian Dementia Care Housing Australian dementia care housing is shifting toward person-centered, home-like ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 5. Latest Trends in Australian Dementia Care Housing: Informing Culturally Specific Strategies for Malaysia
- (Aged Care Facilities)
- ... faces similar demographic shifts, with its multicultural society requiring culturally sensitive adaptations to ensure equitable built environments. By drawing from Australian best practices in inclusive ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about MS 1184:2014 – Universal Design and Accessibility in the Built Environment: Code of Practice (Second Revision)
- (Malaysia)
- ... and accessibility in the built environment (Second Revision, with Amendment 1:2017). It replaces older standards (MS 1184:2002 for public buildings and MS 1331:2003 for external access) and shifts focus ...
- Created on 26 February 2026
- 7. From Hand Signals to Universal Design: AccessConsultants.asia’s Commitment to True Inclusion in Malaysia
- (Education Facilities)
- ... Barriers, Deafness, and the Power of Alternative Communication The analogy between language barriers and deafness is particularly powerful. When verbal communication breaks down, we naturally shift to ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 8. Essential Accessibility Obligations for Architects, Developers and Building Professionals in Malaysia
- (Malaysia)
- ... (Code of Practice, Second Revision) Published by the Department of Standards Malaysia, MS 1184:2014 shifts the focus from “access for disabled persons” to universal design principles. It promotes environments ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 9. 2026 NDIS Reforms: What the Changes Mean for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Housing Design and Participant Outcomes
- (Legislation)
- ... providers, designers, builders, and NDIS participants, these shifts emphasize evidence-based designs that demonstrably support independence, safety, and high-level needs. At AccessConsultants.asia, our ...
- Created on 11 February 2026
- 10. Accessibility Consultant Singapore: Future-Proofing for a Super-Aged Society in 2026 – Reducing Healthcare Costs Through Age-Friendly Design
- (Home Care)
- Singapore is rapidly approaching super-aged status by 2026, with an increasing number of seniors managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. This demographic shift is driving up healthcare ...
- Created on 04 February 2026