Research

Research activities are closely integrated with the School's academic coursework including post-graduate PhD and Master's dissertations, design theses and electives

Research

The close integration of evidence-based theoretical and translational research ensures that our work advances human knowledge whilst contributing to resolving realworld issues faced by humanity. This accords with the three core missions of NUS, namely, Research, Education and Service. Additionally, the Centre leverages on Design Research as a defining platform in the School of Design and Environment to investigate creative design ideas that enhances the quality of life of the elderly.

Age-friendly environment for typology study of public housing development in Dover
Heng Chye Kiang/Fung John Chye

Space provisions for informal caregivers in the home and community in Singapore
Ruzica Bozovic-Stamenovic/Fung John Chye in collaboration with NUHS

Designing age-friendly workplaces for older workers
Lee Jung Joo

Improving waiting experience in healthcare facilities
Song Kee Hong in collaboration with Philips Healthcare & NUHS

Development of a design palette for dementia supportive environments
Fung John Chye

Comparative case studies of nursing home designs in Singapore
Fung John Chye

Community-based care networks for the elderly in Singapore’s high-density urban context
Zhang Wei

Dementia-friendly environments that facilitate wayfinding in the community through the understanding of implicit memory
Ang Shifang

The impact of elevated neighbourhood open spaces on the elderly’s social interactions in Singapore’s public housing
Cao Yuxin

Life course spaces and perception of spatial boundaries for successful ageing
Michelle Cheam

Framework for area effects on mental-emotional wellbeing at highrise high-density ageing neighbourhoods of Singapore
Daniel Gan Rong Yao

SDE core mission