Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi

School of Applied Human Sciences

Faculty - Associate Professor of Interior Design

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Area

Interior Design

Research Interests

Stress, coping and restoration, Restorative environments, School teachers' environments, Caregiving at home

Selected Publications

Betrabet Gulwadi, G. (2009). Restorative home environments of family caregivers. Journal of Aging Studies. 23 (3), 197-204.

Betrabet Gulwadi, G., Joseph, A., & Keller, A. M. (2009). Exploring the impact of the physical environment on patient outcomes in ambulatory care settings. Health Environments Research and Design Journal. 2(2), 21-41

Betrabet Gulwadi, G. (2009). Using reflective journals in a sustainable design studio. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 10 (1), 43-53.

Betrabet Gulwadi, G. (2006). Seeking restorative experiences: Elementary school teachers’ choices for places that enable coping with stress. Environment and Behavior, 38 (4), 503-520.

*Alves, S. M., Betrabet Gulwadi, G., and Cohen, U. (2005). Accommodating culturally meaningful activities in outdoor settings for older adults. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 19, 3/4, 109-140.

Betrabet, Gowri, Geboy, Lyn Dally & Dearborn-Karan, Lynne (2000) Architecture Research Methods Training in Education and Practice: A Pilot Survey. Research Report submitted to the Initiative for Architectural Research (lead sponsoring agency), S. Ahrentzen, Ph.D. Principal Investigator.

Alden Andrew, Betrabet Gowri, Diaz Moore Keith, Weisman Gerald (1999) Designing a Better Day: Annotated Bibliography Adult Day Care Literature from (1990 - 1998) Milwaukee, WI: CAUPR

Betrabet, Gowri. (1996). The Garden as a Restorative Environment: A Theoretical Perspective. In Therapeutic Landscapes, Designing Gardens for Health and Healing, Special Issue, Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture. Vol. VIII.