Joost van Hoof

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About

Joost van Hoof is a leading researcher in the fields of smart living environments, gerontechnology, and inclusive housing for older adults. His work bridges the gap between technology, architecture, and healthcare, focusing on how built environments can support aging in place and enhance quality of life. Van Hoof is perhaps best known for editing the seminal "Handbook of Smart Homes, Health Care and Well-Being" (2016), which has garnered over 130 citations and serves as a key reference for integrating smart technologies into home care. His research has significantly advanced understanding of how ambient assisted living and universal design principles can be applied to create age-friendly communities. With a career spanning hundreds of publications, van Hoof's work is widely cited by architects, engineers, and gerontologists alike, reflecting its interdisciplinary impact. He has also contributed to international policy guidelines on dementia-friendly environments and received recognition for his efforts to translate complex research into practical design solutions. For students and researchers, van Hoof’s work offers a compelling model of how evidence-based design can address the global challenges of an aging population.