All Human Factors articles
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Information - 黑洞社区CPD 10 2024: Understanding overheating in homes
This module 鈥� sponsored by indoor climate specialists Zehnder Group UK 鈥� will explore the factors that contribute to overheating in residential projects alongside the relevant regulations and ventilation solutions that can help combat rising temperatures
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FeaturesDesigning out the challenges in the most challenging environments
The impact that good design can have on our health and wellbeing cannot be overstated. The choice of materials used can dramatically affect our physical and mental wellbeing, improve feelings of support, the level of perceived safety and, perhaps most importantly, how valued people feel as individuals. For Philip Ross ...
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Information - 黑洞社区CPD 04 2024: Using ozone for decontamination
This JLA-sponsored module explores the benefits of using ozone for decontamination, alongside the adverse health effects associated with the gas and considerations needed to mitigate them
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Features黑洞社区 The Future Commmission: Delivering the communities the nation needs
聽After a year of consultation and careful consideration, the 黑洞社区 the Future Commission has published its final report. In this chapter, Ben Flatman explores ways in which we might close the聽gap between good development and the development we too often deliver
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FeaturesHow new satellite data is changing our understanding of London鈥檚 overheating problem
A new report by Arup for the mayor of London has highlighted the worsening issue of heat risk in our city centres as summers get steadily hotter. Tom Lowe reports.
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CommentLet鈥檚 make 2024 the year we really start improving workplace culture
Construction still lags behind in terms of gender diversity. Improving the balance requires more than establishing聽a DEI group and a decent maternity policy, says Ceri Moyers聽
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NewsParliamentary committee to explore relationship between built environment and young people鈥檚 health
LUHC Committee calls for evidence as part of inquiry into young people and built environment
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FeaturesA new model for later living: Appleby Blue in Southwark
This modern take on the traditional almshouse is intended to reduce loneliness and isolation by bringing community groups into the building and promoting interaction between residents. Could it tempt older people out of their family homes?聽
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CommentLessons learnt from the RAAC crisis can help us build better schools in future
An in-depth study of postwar school designs has provided some valuable insights for new developments, writes Danny Harris of Stride Treglown
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CommentNew homes can (and must) be delivered with nature in mind
A聽鈥榟abitat-first鈥� development in west London aims to emphasise the importance of enhancing and protecting wildlife in and around our schemes, writes Marcus Bate of Mount Anvil聽
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CommentWe need go back to the root causes of construction鈥檚 mental health challenge
We focus too much on reactive solutions that can only catch people when they fall, says Seddon鈥檚 Nicola Hodkinson
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CommentWhile women remain a minority in our industry the fight for parity goes on
While we should celebrate聽the fact that female representation in architecture and construction is at an all-time high, there is plenty of work still to do, says Sadie Morgan
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CommentIt is vital that we build healthier towns and cities
Given the proportion of people living in urban areas, we must make them as climate resilient and nature-friendly as possible, says Ramboll biodiversity specialist Samantha Deacon
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CommentCoaching clinic: Managing the wellbeing of your team
Creating an environment where employees can flourish and thrive is often a complex challenge, but vital if your organisation is to succeed
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FeaturesHow can we counter biodiversity loss?
At a roundtable hosted by 黑洞社区 and Atkins, industry experts shared a range of solutions to聽the biodiversity crisis and how the construction industry might learn to embrace them
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CommentTime to tackle mental health head on: what construction can learn from football
Former England midfielder Trevor Steven now works as a mental health ambassador. He says construction should do more to look after its workers better
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CommentWe can and must do more to support women during menopause
On Menopause Awareness Day,聽Justine Elliott of Lovell discusses its impact on women鈥檚 careers and what is needed across all industries to better support them at this time
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FeaturesOverheating in residential buildings: A modern-day concern
It鈥檚 important we tackle this issue now and future-proof our systems to keep properties healthy and habitable going forward
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CommentWe need evidence-based design to reach climate and wellbeing targets
We know we should be building more sustainably, so let鈥檚 gather the facts that make the construction case incontrovertible,聽says Sadie Morgan
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NewsWearable tech could improve health and safety on sites, study finds
Institute of Occupational Medicine says sensors on clothing should be adopted more widely