Both Biophilia design and Neurasthenics have been implemented and studied for years. This article explored how a intentional design could gain LEED certification and support our health and wellbeing.
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What You Need To Know About School's IAQ Management Plan /
Green School recently published this IAQ management plan. It is intended to provide integrated resources for school staff better manage their learning enviroenment.
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From a building science perspective, the building envelope is not merely a 2-dimensional surface. It consists of numerous materials to meet the owner's program. This article walks you through fundamental concepts when designing a building's thermal envelope.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Mechanical Ventilation For Your Single-Family Home? /
Ventilation is a critical component when designing a home with good indoor air quality. This article highlights recommendations from ASHRAE62.2 and IRC. It is also helpful for homeowners who want to pursue LEEDv4.1 Single Family certification.
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Some physical traits that benefit our health and well-being have already been implemented in our built environment. This article reveals what features have been discovered in our neighborhood.
Read MoreEngineering Control For Mitigating Aerosol Trasmission /
As winter approaches, this is an article regarding the ASHRAE-approved position paper, "Infectious Aerosols," that help us combact aerosol transmission before 2025.
Read MoreCan WELL Concepts Apply to Early Childhood Learning Environment? /
Barret’s research is worth reading because it focused on early childhood education. This article walks you through the key findings on his study and how it can apply to our WELL learning environment.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Adaptive Thermal Comfort /
Thermal comfort reflects positive perceptions regarding our environment. In this article, you will understand what affects thermal comfort and how to achieve it among building design and occupants.
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