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Housing for the Elderly: Examples of Independent and Community Living

Architecture is constantly changing and adapting to new needs, which are linked to social, economic, technological, political, and demographic changes. In this sense, the aging population is one of the most outstanding changes of the 21st century: The increase in life expectancy and the decrease in fertility rates mean that the older population is increasingly numerous. How can architecture help to provide a better quality of life, promote the autonomy, dignity, and well-being of the elderly?

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Clinic Bellavista / Carlos Martinez Architekten

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Speicher, Switzerland

Nenzing Nursing Home / Dietger Wissounig Architects

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Nenzing, Austria