The indoor environment handbook : how to make buildings healthy and comfortable : [electronic book] /
By: Bluyssen, Philomena M [author.].
Publisher: London : Earthscan, 2009Description: 1 online resource : illustrations.Content type: text | text | still image Media type: computer | computer Carrier type: online resource | online resourceISBN: 9781849774611; 9781849774611:; 1849774617; 9781136544774; 1136544771; 9781136544811; 113654481X; 9781136544828; 1136544828.Subject(s): Buildings -- Environmental engineering | Buildings -- Environmental engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Architecture -- Human factors | Sick building syndrome -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Sick building syndrome -- Prevention | Environment Design | Interior architecture -- Psychological aspects | Environment, Controlled | Architecture as Topic | Sick Building Syndrome -- prevention & controlOnline resources: Access ebook hereItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Health, comfort and indoor environmental control -- Human reception and perception -- The indoor environment -- Past, present and future of health and comfort in the indoor environment -- Defining health and comfort in the indoor environment -- Drivers of health and comfort in the indoor environment -- An interactive and sustainable approach -- The top down approach -- The individual interactions -- Summary and conclusions.
This is a how-to guide for architects and building engineers to ensure that buildings are healthy and comfortable for their occupants. It covers the common problems that can result from poor design and provides optimum responses and practical solutions.