Architecture for the Super-ageing Era: Field Notes from Japan
About the course
This webinar is part of the 2026 Conference On-Demand Bundle Series
Canada’s population is aging rapidly, yet our built environment is not adapting quickly enough. By comparison, Japan has already reached this milestone, and entered what is known as the as the “super-ageing era.” This session introduces lessons learnt from a one-year research sabbatical in Japan examining architecture for aging societies.
By the completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the demographic challenges of aging populations: Students will analyze the implications of an aging population on urban planning, architecture, and infrastructure, with a focus on Canada’s current and projected demographic trends.
- Appraise global best practices in aging-focused architecture, by examining case studies from Japan’s "super-aging era," identifying successful architectural strategies and policies designed to accommodate the needs of elderly citizens.
- Assess the built environment’s adaptation to aging societies and evaluate and critique existing Canadian architectural practices, considering their strengths and limitations in addressing the needs of older adults.
- Apply course insights to propose inclusive, age-friendly design solutions for buildings and public spaces that address the specific challenges faced by aging populations in Canada.
Schedule
This webinar is on demand. Available on the Learning Management System (LMS) immediately after purchase.
Registrations: Closed
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