Re-imagining the Nursing Home in Singapore
- ISBN-10
- 9810905831
- ISBN-13
- 9789810905835
- Category
- Long-term care facilities
- Pages
- 421
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Author
- National University of Singapore. Department of Architecture
Description
The book is intended to be a reference for architects in Singapore who are looking to design future nursing homes. The book also includes eight case studies of local nursing homes and design templates for eldercare facilities.
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