Sick Building Syndrome

Concepts, Issues and Practice
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-14983-0
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 458 g

Sick building syndrome is for many of us an enigma. The legislative precedents currently being set in North America underline the need for rational examination of the problem. This new collection of expert writing will help unravel the complex issues involved. The book explores sick building syndrome from a range of perspectives: architectural, medical, psychological and legal. Each chapter offers detailed insights into the condition and taken together they highlight the need for a collaborative approach. The effects of sick building syndrome should not be underestimated as it is thought that up to 30 percent of refurbished buildings may suffer from the condition. Extreme cases may lead to increased absenteeism among employees, reduced performance and ultimately building closure.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rostron, Jack

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gestaltung, Darstellung, Bautechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Introduction. Overview of the Possible Causes and Recommendations. Light and Lighting. Medical Aspects. Psychological Issues. Maintenance. Human Resource Management. Legal Issues. Design for Manageability. Expert Systems. Assessment and Rectification. Useful Addresses. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Jack Rostron