The Elderly-Friendly Housing Design Features Preferences by Generations in Malaysia

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Abstract

The continual increase of the elderly population will render Malaysia with an ageing nation status by 2030. However, less emphasise was taken to accommodate the needs and preferences. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Elderly-Friendly Housing Design Features Preferences among Malaysians by using the mixed-method research strategy. Six (6) identified elderly-friendly housing design features preferences were; (1) Bathroom; (2) Bedroom; (3) Kitchen; (4) Floor; (5) Living Room; and (6) Staircase. The revealed findings will assist the industry in understanding the elderly housing needs and preferences better to enhance the quality of life of the Malaysian generations.

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Journal

Title: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

Abbreviated Title: E-BPJ

Publisher: e-IPH Ltd.

ISSN (Electronic): 2398-4287

Publication date Created: December 25 2020

Publication date (Electronic): December 23 2020

Volume: 5

Issue: 15

Pages: 141-148

Article

DOI: 10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2510

SO-VID: ea4916d6-88db-481c-9ebd-b370c0f93897

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

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ScienceOpen disciplines: Psychology,Urban design & Planning,Urban studies,General behavioral science,Cultural studies

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ScienceOpen disciplines: Psychology, Urban design & Planning, Urban studies, General behavioral science, Cultural studies

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