Potential Adoption of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population Wellbeing in Malaysian Housing Development: A Systematic Literature Review

The rapid growth of the ageing population triggers the demand for innovative solutions to support independent living for seniors, given the changes in physical health, cognitive function, and mobility. Smart Living and Universal Design principles are trusted to play crucial roles in improving the q...

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Main Authors: Syafiq Johari, Muzani Mustapa, Fara Mustapa
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Published: IEREK Press 2025-06-01
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description The rapid growth of the ageing population triggers the demand for innovative solutions to support independent living for seniors, given the changes in physical health, cognitive function, and mobility. Smart Living and Universal Design principles are trusted to play crucial roles in improving the quality of life, especially for the elderly and disabled individuals. Hence, this paper aims to present a theoretical background on the potential adoption of smart living and universal design in housing development in response to cater to the ageing population’s well-being. A systematic literature review utilizing bibliometric analysis through the visualization of similarity viewer software is conducted to synthesise existing research on smart living and universal design housing features catering to the ageing population. Findings highlighted the potential for extensive smart living and universal design adoption in housing, with several challenges derived from the lack of standard regulations. Despite the drawbacks, the incorporation of extensive smart living and universal design is noteworthy for its efficacy in extending the life expectancy of the ageing population, particularly the elderly residing in their residences. This study provides practical implications for policymakers, designers, and practitioners to implement smart living and universal design in Malaysian housing development to foster the ageing population well-being in Malaysia.
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Potential Adoption of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population Wellbeing in Malaysian Housing Development: A Systematic Literature Review
Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
Ageing Population
Housing Development
Systematic Literature Review
Smart Living
Universal Design
Malaysia
title Potential Adoption of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population Wellbeing in Malaysian Housing Development: A Systematic Literature Review
title_full Potential Adoption of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population Wellbeing in Malaysian Housing Development: A Systematic Literature Review
title_fullStr Potential Adoption of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population Wellbeing in Malaysian Housing Development: A Systematic Literature Review
title_full_unstemmed Potential Adoption of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population Wellbeing in Malaysian Housing Development: A Systematic Literature Review
title_short Potential Adoption of Smart Living and Universal Design for Aging Population Wellbeing in Malaysian Housing Development: A Systematic Literature Review
title_sort potential adoption of smart living and universal design for aging population wellbeing in malaysian housing development a systematic literature review
topic Ageing Population
Housing Development
Systematic Literature Review
Smart Living
Universal Design
Malaysia
url https://press.ierek.com/index.php/ESSD/article/view/1123
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