Implement Virtual Reality, Digital Twin, and Artificial Intelligence in the Social Housing Renovation Project Based on the Blue Zones Concept

‘Blue Zones’ is the region with the highest concentration and longevity of older adults globally, and the living environment there may provide some design inspiration to support healthy ageing. The main purpose of this study is to investigate stakeholders’ acceptance of the digital twin models based on the Blue Zones concept presented by virtual reality. The main participants were designers and clients involved in the renovation project of the Malvalaan community in the Netherlands. In our study, we identified clients’ requirements for housing renovation through interviews, established a digital twin model of the residential compound, and used AI-aided design to create healthy ageing scenarios. We used architectural drawings and virtual reality devices to show the environmental changes before and after the renovation. Although participants had different attitudes toward the Blue Zones concept, they preferred design schemes to be presented using virtual reality technologies. Future research is suggested to gain more insight into longevity regions and use the knowledge to create age-friendly environments for older adults.