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Author: Philomena Bluyssen (Delft University of Technology)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Earthscan Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 18.90cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.760kg
ISBN: 9781844077878
ISBN 10: 184407787
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 14 October 2009
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Professional & Vocational
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A true interdisciplinary guide, adding a new dimension to management of the indoor environment. This unique work is a must-have for any professional involved in indoor environmental issues.' Prof. Dr. O.C.G. Adan, Faculty of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands 'The book is a nouvelle interpretation of the consolidated knowledge and best practices. It captures the essence of the challenge faced in managing buildings: understanding the ways people perceive and react to the space they live and work in.' Nadia Boschi, Ph.D. Architect, Sustainability Manager CEMEA & LAC, Bovis Lend Lease CEMEA & LAC 'Professionals who are working to make buildings healthy and comfortable will want to read this book and use it in their work.' CHOICE Magazine
A true interdisciplinary guide, adding a new dimension to management of the indoor environment. This unique work is a must-have for any professional involved in indoor environmental issues.' Prof. Dr. O.C.G. Adan, Faculty of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands 'The book is a nouvelle interpretation of the consolidated knowledge and best practices. It captures the essence of the challenge faced in managing buildings: understanding the ways people perceive and react to the space they live and work in.' Nadia Boschi, Ph.D. Architect, Sustainability Manager CEMEA & LAC, Bovis Lend Lease CEMEA & LAC 'Professionals who are working to make buildings healthy and comfortable will want to read this book and use it in their work..Highly recommended.' CHOICE Magazine 'It is a must-have for any professional involved in indoor environmental issues and will help make the Design/Management process more efficient and effective.' Building Engineer Magazine 'Its insights into how humans react normally (and abnormally) to indoor environments are excellent.' Eagle Bulletin: An environmental & sustainability newsletter for the professions 'The book goes far beyond an examination of thermal comfort, air quality, lighting and noise:it illustrates the way the various factors interact with each other and how they affect the human body, while pointing out way in which the quality of the indoor environment can be anchored as a goal in planning processes.' Daylight and Architecture. 'This is ideal for text book but also ideal guide to further research on indoor environment' Built Environment
Author Information
Dr Philomena Bluyssen works with TNO Built Environment and Geosciences. She has written more than 140 publications and has coordinated several European funded projects on indoor environment, including the European Audit project and the recent European HealthyAir project.
