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Dak KopecHealth, Sustainability and the Built EnvironmentDak KopecHealth, Sustainability and the Built EnvironmentHARD COVER
UPC: 9781563675256Release Date: 8/1/2008
Biographical note:
Dak Kopec, New School of Architecture and Design Main description:
With the emergence of sick building syndrome in the 1970s and the emphasis on LEED standards today, interior designers are 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. Table of 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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