Though great differences exist between elderly residential systems in Eastern and Western societies, architects and designers all over the world should always pay attention to the mood and mental health of the elderly residents, and safety and comfortability of their living environment. The book covers the most typical aging societies such as Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, USA and Japan, where the latest notable projects are selected, including nursing homes, senior apartments, elderly communities and high-end elderly residences. Featuring different styles and innovations, and particularly an analysis of the demands and trends of elderly residential projects in China, the book offers a reference kit for all designers from different backgrounds

• Senior housing: evolution and development
• Report on residential requirements of the elderly in China / Zhou Yanmin
• What and how to learn from experiences in Germany / Dr. Li Hong
• Bethesda Senior Centre in Ulm
• A social centre in Egling an der Paar
• A social centre in Kirchheim/Swabia
• A residential home in Neu-Ulm
• Care Centre Gurgital
• Low-care and senior housing
• De Rietvinck
• Bos Water Weide
• Health Centre in Seekirchen-the comforts of home
• Housing for elderly and Centre for Healthcare "De Rozenburcht"
• The ZZG Herstelhotel, Park Dekkerswald
• New building of a residential home for the handicapped elderly in Attel, Wasserburg
• Residence for the elderly in Ismaning
• Rented flats designed to meed the needs of the elderly in Laupheim
• De Geuzenhof
• Care Housing Oranjelaan
• Social apartments for old people, Terrassa
• Hebrew Seniorlife: new bridge on the Charles
• An enlarged home for the elderly in Absam
• Odacomplex "Zitterd Revisited"
• Senior apartments and daily living centre in Zarautz
• C.C. Young-the Overlook
• South Hills retirement residence
• Maravilla Scottsdale-senior living
• Takarazuka
• Facility construction and transformation of Augustmeier-Heim apartment for the elderly