Architectures of Ageing in Place (1)

Synopsis

Architectures of Ageing in Place provides curated critical perspectives, from a practice-based research point of view, of buildings that are purpose built and/or refurbished to accommodate housing and care needs of older people ageing in place in high rise/medium rise integrated communities.This book identifies design innovations, in line with policy innovations, that have been made across private and public sectors to accommodate wellbeing and quality of life of older people living in integrated communities, which continue to foster intergenerational dialogue and exchange, and advance social citizenship. Case studies from a diverse range of geographies are examined including Portugal, Singapore, India, New Zealand, UK, Sweden, Belgium and the US. Chapters are grounded in evidence-based research including substantial primary data and post-occupancy evaluation, specifically the evaluation of architecture’s ‘social performance’. Projects highlight high-rise / medium-rise as an emerging and successful typology in accommodating residential and care needs of older people.Taking a broad, interdisciplinary approach, this book will be a helpful reference not only for architects, designers and urban planners but also for students and practitioners in health and social care, gerontology/ageing, and medical sociology.

Copyright:

2026

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

222 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040742051

Related ISBNs:

9781040497050, 9781032571232, 9781032571188, 9781003437918

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

11/14/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Anuradha Chatterjee

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Business and Finance

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Anuradha Chatterjee