Background Falls and fall‐related injuries are common. A third of community‐dwelling
people aged over 65 years fall each year. Falls can have serious consequences including …

This paper seeks to address ten questions that explore the burgeoning field of Human-
Building Interaction (HBI), an interdisciplinary field that represents the next frontier in …

Recent crises have underscored the importance that housing has in sustaining good health
and, equally, its potential to harm health. Considering this and building on Howden …

Background Accessible housing is imperative to enabling independent living for many
people with disabilities; yet, research consistently shows how people with disabilities often …

Persons with disabilities (PWD) account for 10–15% of the world's population. The lack of
accessibility in the built environment imposes a constraint on its use by these individuals. In …

Equality of opportunity for all people, regardless of their abilities, is a fundamental principle
in contemporary society. This includes the ability to use any object, service, or environment …

The existing literature shows the interest in the study of accessibility within heritage
architecture, particularly in the context of repurposing these structures to extend their …

This study focuses on older adults, who are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change
due to their health, physical, and socioeconomic conditions. On the one hand, climate …

Aging in a suitable residential environment is essential for the health and well-being of older
adults. This study aims to analyze the residential environment preferences (REPs) of older …

Background: Age-friendly environments in homes and communities play an important role in
optimizing the health and well-being of society. Older people have strong preferences for …