Innovations in Housing for Smart Cities
Publication: Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 25, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper presents research being conducted to develop sustainable and affordable housing that leverages population health strategies for smart cities. We are currently developing a multifamily prototype housing unit that demonstrates best practices in aging-in-place strategies and telehealth technology. We are also investigating prefabricated construction methodologies that will be used to bring plug-and-play technology infrastructure to the exploding senior housing demographic. Gigabit networks allow smart cites to collect and analyze vast amounts of data. Sensors embedded in the built environment are able to collect information on topics such as human vital signs (heart rate, breathing, body temperature, weight, blood pressure, hydration), physical activity (activities of daily living, falls, gait, sleep), environmental factors (temperature, humidity, air quality, water quality, weather), and pharmaceutical regimens (overdosing, missing doses). Population health strategies utilize the collection and analysis of such data to deliver health care more affordably and effectively, sometimes before we know we need it. Some of the more advanced technologies will include motion sensors/fall detection, gait analysis (determination of early onset Alzheimer's and Parkinson's), automated light-emitting diode (LED) smart-spectrum lighting (optimizing circadian rhythms), smart mirrors, smart toilets (hydration monitoring/diuretic dosage), sleep sensors (ballistocardiography), and automated medicine dispensers (coupled with smart toilets for heart medication).
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Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 25 • Issue 4 • December 2019
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Received: Apr 27, 2018
Accepted: Mar 6, 2019
Published online: Sep 24, 2019
Published in print: Dec 1, 2019
Discussion open until: Feb 24, 2020
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