Papers by Tulika Gadakari
The Journal of Aging and Social Change, 2021
This paper explores the role of “housing with care” in achieving aging in place and its potential... more This paper explores the role of “housing with care” in achieving aging in place and its potential contribution in supporting the aging population in China. The world population is aging, with the number of people over 65 years and over 80 years also rising rapidly, particularly in China. Therefore, there is an urgency to develop support systems that help older people to age well in place. The work presented in this article builds on the research conducted as part of the ODESSA project. The final output was the development of twelve scenarios of possible futures that consider older people’s physical and social health, existing support and care needs. The scenarios were then put through a public consultation (adults aged 45–85) in Beijing. This was used to increase awareness of possible futures and seek feedback from those concerned. The findings from this study provide an insight into the important considerations that will be required to provide effective support to design housing and care environments to enable aging in place for the older population in China
Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to answer the following research question: how can intermedi... more Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to answer the following research question: how can intermediaries contribute to social impact creation through their interventions at different levels of distribution networks in the base of the pyramid (BoP) markets? Design/methodology/approach-The paper adopts an embedded case study of an intermediary organization. The analysis focuses on the intervention of the intermediary on the distribution stages of supply chains in four different projects in the food sector in Ethiopia, Benin, Nigeria and Bangladesh. Findings-The embedded case study reveals essential formal and informal roles undertaken by the intermediary organization to develop decentralized distribution networks based on local micro-entrepreneurs. The study proposes that efforts undertaken by the intermediaries toward knowledge sharing and capacity building among partners can enable the adoption of pro-poor strategies across the supply chain. Moreover, hybrid intermediaries can act as "guardians" of the mutual value creation approach since one of their key roles is to advocate the needs of the BoP. Research limitations/implications-Important implications for improving nutrition and food security in the BoP markets are developed based on the empirical findings. The findings open avenues for further research into the antecedents of retention rates in distribution networks based on local micro-entrepreneurs. Practical implications-Findings have implications for different types of BoP initiatives by highlighting how intermediary organizations intervene to develop distribution models with a special focus on social impact. Originality/value-This paper fills an important research gap by discussing social impact aspects in BoP supply chains by adopting the perspective of intermediary organizations.
The number of people in Europe, aged over 65 years is rising rapidly due to advances in medicine,... more The number of people in Europe, aged over 65 years is rising rapidly due to advances in medicine, technology and changing lifestyles. Research indicates, older people want to live as long as possible in their familiar environment, even when their needs change with age. The aim of this paper is to investigate design and technology, most supportive of a healthy and independent life and the challenges to its acquisition and usage. Following a systematic literature review, questionnaires were developed, and interviews and surveys were conducted at extra care housing schemes in the UK and Germany to identify the needs of older occupants and the effect of smart home technologies on them, in varying cultural contexts. Findings indicate that for assistive technology to be effective, the awareness and understanding of mainstream technology needs to rise, technology needs to be designed to specifically consider older people’s needs and be easy to use.
An international research venture investigating current long-term care delivery models for older ... more An international research venture investigating current long-term care delivery models for older people to allow them to live independently for longer.
Proceedings of the 2012 (3rd) International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management, Sep 10, 2012
There is a serious need for developing an optimized solution of sustainability and intelligence i... more There is a serious need for developing an optimized solution of sustainability and intelligence in buildings that will help the agenda of living in a healthy, comfortable, technologically advanced world. A review of the aspects of intelligent buildings and sustainability is presented followed by the study of certain existing projects over the world that incorporates intelligent techniques to achieve sustainability. These concepts were examined through an exploration of the existing literature on impacts of intelligent technologies including scientific literature; government and private organisation reports; and statements from various stakeholders. The research adopts an approach of strategic and critical evaluation of literature to grasp the fundamentals of the current state of knowledge. Outputs from the study highlight the various benefits of intelligent buildings, which include decrease in energy costs, increase in productivity, and investments. Moreover, the comparison of the attributes of intelligent buildings and sustainable practices illustrates the fact that there is a considerable overlap and intelligence can aid greenness. Thus the research concludes that architectural design; green technologies and intelligence in combination may be a pragmatic approach towards the sustainability aspect. Implications from the study also suggest that though intelligent buildings have been a positive impact there is still a wide scope for enhancement.
An international research venture investigating current long-term care delivery models for older ... more An international research venture investigating current long-term care delivery models for older people to allow them to live independently for longer.
WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, 2020
An intelligent building can be defined as a dynamic and responsive infrastructure that integrates... more An intelligent building can be defined as a dynamic and responsive infrastructure that integrates disparate building systems to effectively manage resources, provide benefits and optimise processes. The need for better knowledge management and development of research requires that intelligent buildings and their systems be classified. This paper develops an ontology of intelligent buildings based on a hierarchical framework, a formal definition of building intelligence and highlights their Key Performance Factors (KPF). A systematic qualitative review approach was used to investigate the current state of knowledge in the field of evolution of intelligent buildings, types of intelligent building technologies (IBT), methods to develop an ontology and the components of an ontology. Then the ontology was created by segregating the various elements of an intelligent building as "objects" and "classes", along with their defining attributes and the relations between them. Some significant examples of coordination among the intelligent building systems were reported. It was deduced that every current building can be considered intelligent, though the degree of intelligence would vary according to the systems used and their attributes. KPFs were identified, which impart intelligent properties to building technologies and thus help decide the level of building intelligence. Subsequently this research was validated by an on-site study of the BRE Innovation Park, UK. Observing seven state-of-art demo buildings equipped with the latest innovations in intelligent building technologies helped assess, if all the necessary features of intelligent buildings were part of the ontology and whether the established hierarchy was consistent with operations observed on-site.
Ageing-in-place is the most common ageing model in China. Therefore, design of age-friendly resid... more Ageing-in-place is the most common ageing model in China. Therefore, design of age-friendly residential buildings and neighbourhoods becomes an important factor leading to improvement in older people’s health and quality of life. This paper presents the current situation of the ageing population in Chinese cities by qualitatively analysing existing literature, design standards and conducting stakeholder interviews to understand older people’s housing choices as well as establish physical design factors, challenges and potentials of residential design for older people. The findings will fill the knowledge gap of age-friendly residential models in China and guide better design to meet older people’s needs.
The Journal of Aging and Social Change
Asian Journal of Quality of Life
Ageing-in-place is the most common ageing model in China. Therefore, design of age-friendly resid... more Ageing-in-place is the most common ageing model in China. Therefore, design of age-friendly residential buildings and neighbourhoods becomes an important factor leading to improvement in older people’s health and quality of life. This paper presents the current situation of the ageing population in Chinese cities by qualitatively analysing existing literature, design standards and conducting stakeholder interviews to understand older people’s housing choices and aims to identify physical design factors, challenges and potentials of residential design for older people. The findings will fill the knowledge gap of age-friendly residential models in China and guide better design to meet older people’s needs.Keywords: ageing; age-friendly design; residential building; spatial design.eISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licen...
Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management
Are intelligent buildings a pragmatic approach towards achieving a sustainable built environment?... more Are intelligent buildings a pragmatic approach towards achieving a sustainable built environment?' is the research question that this review article aims to answer. It has been argued that there is a serious need for intelligent buildings to be evaluated against the parameters of total sustainability (environmental, economic and social) so as to help the agenda of living in a technologically advanced, healthy and comfortable world. This paper reviews existing theoretical concepts of intelligence and sustainability in the built environment, through an exploration of various scientific literature and U.S Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) databases. A systematic qualitative review approach has been employed to select an appropriate definition of sustainable development and use it as a theoretical framework to assess the technological impact of intelligent buildings on the environmental, economic and social front. Subsequently five case study buildings from around the world, which exemplify the use of intelligent technologies to achieve sustainable gains were chosen and analyzed to further validate the literature findings. Outputs from the study highlight the various benefits of intelligent buildings, which include decrease in energy and water consumption, operational costs, as well as increase in productivity and investments. Additionally the analysis of the case studies revealed that the use of intelligent building technologies has contributed significantly towards a higher sustainability rating on the LEED rating scale. Moreover, the comparison of the attributes of intelligent buildings and sustainable practices in buildings, illustrates the fact that there is a considerable overlap between the two and intelligence can aid sustainability in the built environment. Thus the research suggests that green technologies and intelligence in combination may be a pragmatic approach towards the sustainability aspect.
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability, 2016
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Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering, 2016
Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering, 2016
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