Xuemei Zhu

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A Smarter Home Could Help Ease the Strain of Dementia Care

Researchers are developing an easy-to-use smart home app for families caring for someone with dementia.

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Four Researchers Win ‘Best of 2025’ Recognition for Housing, Health Study

Researchers from Design Research for Active Living (DrAL) were named to the American Journal of Health Promotion's list of the best health promotion researchers.

Xuemel Zhu in front of development.

Design as a Path to Healthier Living

Physical activity is a primary factor in three major dimensions of health: physical, mental, and social. The typical postwar U.S. subdivision design had the unintended, yet direct effect of reducing its residents’ physical activity.