Prof. Karim Hadjri

School of Architecture

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One major challenge of population ageing is the development of more imaginative and inclusive forms of collective housing and neighbourhoods. Older people who wish to age in place often need to adapt their domestic environment to ensure independence, accessibility and social connectivity. This talk will briefly present a case study from China which explored Technology and Housing Design to support ‘ageing in place’. This was done through an examination of user requirements for an age-friendly environment, namely mobility, sensory, cognitive, health and safety, and social inclusion. A summary of future scenarios for supporting health and social care in the case of China will also be presented.