As Thailand ages, more developers will need to take heed of this and create residential design that serves the needs of the elderly. The ageing society is an important and growing demographic for developers since nearly 33 per cent of the Thai population will be aged 60 or over by 2031, says the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board.
Older residents have different needs and with a steadily growing number of older people, companies will need to ensure their projects are able to meet these. It’s important for housing to be functional for the elderly with construction materials that match their lifestyle.
“We will see most property firms developing their residential projects with due concern for ageing family members, and designing homes that cater to such people is a major trend for developers over the next decade,” says Kanda Property Chief Executive Officer Issara Boonyoung to the Nation. “Since 2015, we have seen most property companies introduce residential projects to serve elderly family members, as more home-buyers have three generations living together. Designing homes to serve all members of a family is a necessity for developers.”
The National Housing Authority also has plans to develop residential projects that meet the requirements of Thailand’s aging society. Seniors tend to have special requirements for safety, functionality, and convenience in the home and these will be addressed by the Authority’s new developments.
“This year, we will concentrate on developing accommodation for the middle- and lower-income markets by creating innovative homes with a focus on energy-saving, homes for senior citizens, and housing for the disabled and underprivileged, in collaboration with private firms providing expertise on construction under the ‘Smart City’ concept,” says National Housing Authority Governor Tachaphol Kanjanaku.
SC Asset is one developer in Thailand that has already built residential projects to serve the elderly, reports the Nation. The company has designed special homes that are equipped with functions and features catering to seniors such as convenient bathrooms and high-flexibility flooring.
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