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9781563675256

Health, Sustainability and the Built Environment

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  • ISBN13:

    9781563675256

  • ISBN10:

    1563675250

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-08-28
  • Publisher: Fairchild Books

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Summary

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-- PowerPointr 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

Author Biography

Dak Kopec, New School of Architecture and Design

Table of Contents

Introduction to Environmental Health
Environmental Health and Sustainability
Overview of Human Body Systems
Common Environmentally Related Diseases
The Built Environment and Health Threats
Common Contaminants
Indoor Climate
Energy Systems
Creating Healthy Environments
Ergonomics
Creating Healthy Environments for Specific Populations
Safety Considerations
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
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