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Health, Sustainability and the Built Environment


Health, Sustainability and the Built Environment

Hardback by Kopec, Dak (University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA)

Health, Sustainability and the Built Environment

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ISBN:
9781563675256
Publication Date:
1 Dec 2008
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
Fairchild Books
Pages:
400 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 28 May - 2 Jun 2024
Health, Sustainability and the Built Environment

Description

With the emergence of sick building syndrome in the 1970s and the emphasis on LEED standards today, many interior designers are becoming interested in the topics of health and sustainability. Health, Sustainability, and the Built Environment examines the concept of sustainability as it pertains to sustaining human health. By analyzing the many ways that humans interact with the built environment, the text teaches students how to identify both the positive and negative effects that their designs can have on the health of the occupants. Features-- Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom-- PowerPoint(r) Presentation illustrate key concepts from the book and provide the basis for classroom lectures and discussions for each chapter; compatible with PC and Mac platform

Contents

Part I: Introduction to Environmental Health -- Chapter 1: Environmental Health and Sustainability -- Chapter 2: Overview of Human Body Systems -- Chapter 3: Common Environmentally Related Diseases Part II: The Built Environment and Health Threats -- Chapter 4: Common Contaminants -- Chapter 5: Indoor Climate -- Chapter 6: Energy Systems Part III: Creating Healthy Environments -- Chapter 7: Ergonomics -- Chapter 8: Creating Healthy Environments for Specific Populations -- Chapter 9: Safety Considerations -- Chapter 10: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

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