Smart Textiles in Building and Living Applications: WG4 CONTEXT Insight on Elderly and Healthcare Environments

Abstract

Over the past 30 years, the development of new technologies and especially of smart textiles has unavoidably led to new applications of traditional textiles in the built environment. Depending on special constructional needs (i.e., acoustic insulation, thermal insulation, shading system, etc.) or health monitoring and supporting needs (i.e., for patients with chronical disease, etc.), an increasing number of possible applications has been proposed to improve human well-being. This is especially the case for healthcare environments (like elderly or nursing homes, etc.), but also educational environments (like schools, etc.) where young or old customers can benefit from technological innovation in several ways. As an ongoing activity of WG4 members for the CA17107 “CONTEXT” European research network, this study presents a review on selected applications for building and living solutions, with special attention to healthcare environments, giving evidence of major outcomes and potentials for smart textiles-based products.

Intelligent wearable and portable security detection technologies integrated into protective equipment: A review

“…[20][21][22] Advantages 20,21 Disadvantages 20,22 □ Portability □ Unstable electrical properties □ Quick detection □ Battery power consumption □ Real-time detection □ Gradual cost reduction □ Improved detection efficiency European research Action "CONTEXT". 23,24 Based on this foundation, particular emphasis will be placed on the implementation of portability and flexibility of security detection technology, which will enhance its application in outdoor or temporary disposal scenarios, areas of our specific interest.…”

“…Furthermore, smart textiles are object of study of the European research Action “CONTEXT”. 23,24 Based on this foundation, particular emphasis will be placed on the implementation of portability and flexibility of security detection technology, which will enhance its application in outdoor or temporary disposal scenarios, areas of our specific interest.…”

Correlation Analysis of Health Factors of Elderly People in Traditional Miao Dwellings in Western Hunan

“…Through combing and analyzing the relevant literature, it was found that most of the studies on the elderly have focused on the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, and on urban housing and community architecture for the elderly [25][26][27][28][29][30]. There are relatively few studies on the elderly living in traditional dwellings in extensive rural areas, and the elderly living in traditional Miao dwellings in western Hunan are very different from those living in urban areas in terms of their production habits, daily behavioral activities, and the layout of village architecture and ethnic cultural beliefs [31].…”