Muhammad Heru Arie Edytia has been a lecturer in the Architecture Study Programme at the Architecture and Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia since 2016. He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (S.T.) from the Architecture Study Programme of Universitas Syiah Kuala. He completed a Master of Architecture (M.Ars.) in Architectural Design from the Department of Architecture Universitas Indonesia, with his master's thesis focusing on the idea of inception and space for dementia. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Architecture at The Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, focusing on design for ageing, with his studies commencing in April 2024. This research aims to explore innovative architectural solutions to enhance the quality of life for the older Acehnese people. His research, workshops, and publications take place in the fields of architectural design, health in architecture, ageing in architecture, pedagogy, building science, design methods, and design theory.