Sick building syndrome : concepts, issues, and practice 1st ed
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Jack Rostron
- ناشر : London : E & FN Spon
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 1997
- شابک / ISBN : 9780419215301
Description
Ch. 1. Introduction / Jack Rostron -- Ch. 2. Overview of the possible causes of SBS and recommendations for improving the internal environment / Alison J. Rayner -- Ch. 3. Light and lighting / Hana Drahonovska -- Ch. 4. Medical aspects / Keith Eaton -- Ch. 5. Psychological issues: a multifaceted problem, a multidimensional approach / Vyla Rollins and Gill-Helen Swift -- Ch. 6. Maintenance / Robert Davies -- Ch. 7. Human resource management / Chris Baldry, Peter Bain and Philip Taylor -- Ch. 8. Legal issues / John Clark -- Ch. 9. Design for manageability / Adrian Leaman and Bill Bordass -- Ch. 10. Assessment and rectification / Jack Rostron -- App. B. Expert systems / Nick McCallen.
The book explores sick building syndrome from a range of perspectives: architectural, medical, psychological and legal. Each chapter offers detailed insights into the condition; taken together they highlight the need for collaboration in addressing it. The effects of sick building syndrome should not be underestimated. It is thought that up to 30% of refurbished buildings may suffer from the condition, leading to increased absenteeism among employees, reduced performance and ultimately, building closure.
