Lilac Osanjo

This open access book addresses the issue of diffusing sustainable energy access inlow- and middle-income contexts. Access to energy is one of the greatest challenges for many people living in low-income and developing contexts, as around 1.4 billion people lack access to electricity. Distributed Renewable Energy systems (DRE) are considered a promising approachto address this challenge and provide energy access to all. However, even if promising,the implementation of DRE systems is not always straightforward. The book analyses, discusses and classifies the promising Sustainable Product-ServiceSystem (S. PSS) business models to deliver Distributed Renewable Energy systems in aneffective, efficient and sustainable way. Its message is supported with cases studies andexamples, discussing the economic, environmental and socioethical benefits as wellas its limitations and barriers to its implementation. An innovative design approach isproposed and a set of design tools are supplied, enabling readers to create and developSustainable Product-Service System (S. PSS) solutions to deliver Distributed RenewableEnergy systems. Practical applications of the book’s design approach and tools by companies andpractitioners are discussed and the book will be of interest to readers in design, industry,governmental institutions, NGOs as well as researchers.

This open access book addresses the issue of diffusing sustainable energy access inlow- and middle-income contexts. Access to energy is one of the greatest challenges for many people living in low-income and developing contexts, as around 1.4 billion people lack access to electricity. Distributed Renewable Energy systems (DRE) are considered a promising approachto address this challenge and provide energy access to all. However, even if promising,the implementation of DRE systems is not always straightforward. The book analyses, discusses and classifies the promising Sustainable Product-ServiceSystem (S. PSS) business models to deliver Distributed Renewable Energy systems in aneffective, efficient and sustainable way. Its message is supported with cases studies andexamples, discussing the economic, environmental and socioethical benefits as wellas its limitations and barriers to its implementation. An innovative design approach isproposed and a set of design tools are supplied, enabling readers to create and developSustainable Product-Service System (S. PSS) solutions to deliver Distributed RenewableEnergy systems. Practical applications of the book’s design approach and tools by companies andpractitioners are discussed and the book will be of interest to readers in design, industry,governmental institutions, NGOs as well as researchers.

Diese Forschungsstudie untersucht die bestehende kenianische Nationaltracht mit dem Ziel, eine kulturell inspirierte Kleidung zu entwickeln, die in der vielf ltigen ethnischen Landschaft Kenias Anklang findet. Die Motivation daf r ergibt sich aus der unzureichenden Akzeptanz der kenianischen Nationaltracht. Der Top-Down-Ansatz bei seiner Entwicklung hat die Akzeptanz entgegen den Erwartungen behindert. Die Literatur befasst sich mit den historischen Versuchen verschiedener Design-Meister, untersucht die Nationaltrachten anderer Nationen und analysiert sowohl die Misserfolge als auch die Erfolge der aktuellen Nationaltracht sowie den Designprozess. Die f r diese Studie gew hlte Forschungsphilosophie ist interpretivistisch. Die Stichprobenstrategie in dieser qualitativen Studie beruht auf einer Nicht-Wahrscheinlichkeitsstichprobe. Die Forscherin f hrte Interviews mit insgesamt 60 Befragten. Zu den prim ren Datenerfassungsinstrumenten geh rten Interviews, Archivrecherchen, Umfragen und offene Frageb gen. Zu den Analysemethoden geh rte die Inhaltsanalyse. Die Studie zeigt die M glichkeit auf, Stammeskleidung als Inspiration f r die Entwicklung eines kenianischen Nationalkleides zu nutzen. Sie erkennt an, dass ein Bedarf f r ein kenianisches Nationalkleid bestehen kann oder auch nicht.

Questo studio di ricerca esamina l'attuale abito nazionale keniota con l'obiettivo di sviluppare un abbigliamento culturalmente ispirato che risuoni nel variegato panorama etnico keniota. La motivazione di questo studio deriva dalla scarsa adozione dell'abito nazionale keniota. L'approccio top-down al suo sviluppo ne ha ostacolato l'accettazione, contrariamente alle aspettative. La letteratura approfondisce i tentativi storici di vari campioni del design, esplora gli abiti nazionali di altre nazioni e analizza sia i fallimenti che i successi dell'attuale abito nazionale, insieme al processo di progettazione. La filosofia di ricerca adottata per questo studio di tipo interpretativo. La strategia di campionamento di questo studio qualitativo impiega tecniche di campionamento non probabili. Il ricercatore ha condotto interviste con un totale di 60 intervistati. Gli strumenti di raccolta dei dati primari comprendono interviste, ricerche d'archivio, sondaggi e questionari a risposta aperta. I metodi di analisi hanno incorporato l'analisi del contenuto. Lo studio suggerisce la possibilit di utilizzare l'abbigliamento tribale come ispirazione per lo sviluppo di un abito nazionale keniota. Riconosce che potrebbe esserci o meno la necessit di un abito nazionale keniota.

Cette tude examine la robe nationale kenyane existante dans le but de d velopper une tenue inspir e de la culture qui soit en accord avec la diversit du paysage ethnique kenyan. Cette tude est motiv e par l'adoption d cevante de la tenue nationale kenyane. L'approche descendante de son d veloppement a entrav son acceptation, contrairement aux attentes. La litt rature se penche sur les tentatives historiques de divers champions du design, explore les robes nationales d'autres nations et analyse la fois les checs et les succ s de la robe nationale actuelle, ainsi que le processus de conception. La philosophie de recherche adopt e pour cette tude est interpr tativiste. La strat gie d' chantillonnage de cette tude qualitative fait appel des techniques d' chantillonnage non probabiliste. Le chercheur a men des entretiens avec un total de 60 r pondants. Les outils de collecte des donn es primaires comprenaient des entretiens, des recherches dans les archives, des enqu tes et des questionnaires ouverts. Les m thodes d'analyse comprennent l'analyse de contenu. L' tude sugg re la possibilit d'utiliser les v tements tribaux comme source d'inspiration pour le d veloppement d'une robe nationale kenyane. Elle reconna t qu'il peut y avoir ou non un besoin pour une robe nationale kenyane.

Este estudo de investiga o examina o atual traje nacional queniano com o objetivo de desenvolver um traje culturalmente inspirado que ressoe na diversificada paisagem tnica queniana. A motiva o subjacente a este estudo decorre da ado o pouco satisfat ria do traje nacional queniano. A abordagem de cima para baixo do seu desenvolvimento dificultou a sua aceita o, contrariamente s expectativas. A literatura investiga as tentativas hist ricas de v rios campe es de design, explora os trajes nacionais de outras na es e analisa tanto os fracassos como os sucessos do atual traje nacional, juntamente com o processo de design. A filosofia de investiga o adoptada para este estudo interpretativista. A estrat gia de amostragem neste estudo qualitativo emprega t cnicas de amostragem n o-probabil sticas. O investigador conduziu entrevistas com um total de 60 inquiridos. Os instrumentos de recolha de dados prim rios inclu ram entrevistas, pesquisa em arquivos, inqu ritos e question rios de resposta aberta. Os m todos de an lise inclu ram a an lise de conte do. O estudo sugere a possibilidade de utilizar o vestu rio tribal como inspira o para o desenvolvimento de um traje nacional queniano. Reconhece que pode ou n o haver necessidade de um traje nacional queniano.

This research study examines the existing Kenyan national dress with the aim of developing a culturally inspired attire that resonates across the diverse Kenyan ethnic landscape. The motivation behind this stems from the underwhelming adoption of the Kenyan National Dress. The top-down approach to its development hindered its acceptance, contrary to expectations. The literature delves into historical attempts by various design champions, explores national dresses from other nations, and analyzes both the failures and successes of the current national dress, along with the design process. The research philosophy adopted for this study is interpretivist. The sampling strategy in this qualitative study employs non-probability sampling techniques. The researcher conducted interviews with a total of 60 respondents. The primary data collection tools included interviews, archival research, surveys, and open-ended questionnaires. The analysis methods incorporated content analysis. The study suggests the possibility of utilizing tribal clothing as inspiration for the development of a Kenyan National Dress. It acknowledges that there may or may not be a need for a Kenyan National Dress.