Mai-Britt Beldam, from Ecophon, explains the damaging impact have on hospital patients and staff.
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The Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into the impact of toxic chemicals in everyday life on human health and the environment.
ThinkingChasing the Sun: new book explores the extraordinary significance of sunlight
1 month ago3 min
A new book authored by Linda Geddes addresses our relationship with the sun and how it shapes our health, productivity and mood
ResearchChristmas burnout: the risks and how to avoid them
3 months ago5 min
New research from AXA PPP Healthcare reveals a need for SME owners and employees to pay more attention to the causes of Christmas burnout.
ExclusivesThinkingSick building syndrome: Does intelligent software hold the answer?
3 months ago10 min
Building scientists Dr Parag Rastogi and Dr Mahnameh Taheri say we need people-focused building operation, not just people-focused design
ExclusivesThinkingIndoor air pollution: Why we need to reduce emissions from timber products
4 months ago15 min
Eszter Gulacsy, sustainable materials leader at Mott MacDonald, says regulators and industry professionals need to take a systematic look at the issue of emissions from wood products
ResearchStudy reveals C02 levels in offices are ‘silently damaging UK productivity’
4 months ago7 min
A new study concludes that a failure to regulate environmental conditions is negatively impacting workers’ cognitive functions.
ExclusivesThinkingInclusive design: Are disabled people being let down on a global scale?
4 months ago9 min
Tracey Proudlock from Proudlock Associates - the award-winning disability and inclusive design consultants - talks to us about inclusive design, how it is letting down disabled people and what can be done better.
StandardsDesigning to enhance student mental health: free event explores the answers
4 months ago3 min
An event organised by HEDQF (Higher Education Design Quality Forum) and sponsored by BuroHappold Engineering will provide a much-needed focus on the topic of designing to enhance student mental health.
EventsWood and Wellness Conference: the positive impacts of exposure to natural products
4 months ago4 min
Exposure to the natural world can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing – a new conference finds out how.