The development of 'age-friendly cities' has become a major area of work in the field of
ageing and the built environment. This movement is driven by the observation that cities are …

In a progressively ageing society, providing thermally comfortable environments for the
elderly has received attention from academics and practitioners. Thermal comfort models lay …

Current global trends show that different regions of the globe face an increased level of
urbanization, and there is a swift aging process from the Western to the Eastern European …

The number of older adults is increasing rapidly, and this demographic shift places an
increased level of strain and tension on the various international healthcare and welfare …

Thermophysiological functions should be considered in the age segmentation of elderly
people for thermal comfort differentiation. This paper aims to establish a scientific age …

As an active member of the Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, The
Hague has been monitoring the progress over the years. In 2022, a second cross-sectional …

Transforming our societies towards a more sustainable future requires a good
understanding of their citizens. This is of particular importance when considering the …

To date, a range of qualitative and mixed-methods approaches have been applied to assess
the age-friendliness of cities and communities. The Age-Friendly Cities and Communities …

The main concern of the designer should be providing a comfortable indoor environment for
occupants. Previous studies have focused on enhancing indoor conditions by addressing …

Efforts to create age-friendly cities progressively intersect with goals for environmental
sustainability. The older people's beliefs, behaviours and financial aspects regarding …