Service-integrated housing (SIH) is an important type of residential housing for the elderly, which has attracted much attention in recent years. By reviewing relevant international literature, this paper analyzes relevant concepts, sorts out the main characteristics, discusses the effects and influences, and summarizes the development status and trend. It is found that SIH is an independent building type between general housing and skilled nursing care facilities, and the flexible combination of housing and services is its signature feature. International experience has shown that the development of such buildings has a positive impact on stakeholders such as governments, older people and the market. In recent years, SIH has developed rapidly internationally and has shown development trends such as urbanization, miniaturization, and strengthening of service capabilities. The international experience is conducive to helping China deepen the understanding of the concept of SIH and respond to the issues of development necessity and direction.

service-integrated housing  /  the elderly  /  senior housing  /  apartment for the aged  /  long-term care