Editorials 32 results Reading time: 2 min Improved indoor air quality Good design, proper ventilation and specification of the right building materials are essential to improve indoor air quality. Reading time: 2 min Improved access to natural light Buildings should bring the optimum access to natural light to ensure you will be comfortable inside. Reading time: 2 min Better thermal comfort Buildings must optimize the factors influencing thermal comfort, such as temperature, humidity or air velocity. Reading time: 2 min Better acoustics Designing buildings with good room acoustics makes occupants more productive, happier and healthier. Reading time: 1 min Improved working conditions for builders Safe jobsites imply reduced occupational risks for workers during all construction, renovation or deconstruction of buildings. Reading time: 1 min Reduced builders' exposure to hazardous substances during installation The release of hazardous substances from construction products on jobsites exposes construction workers to health risks. Reading time: 1 min Reduced amount of non-valorized construction & demolition waste Sorting and collecting waste on contruction sites is key, to improve reuse or recycling of materials. Reading time: 2 min Increased lifetime and use rate Extending the useful life of buildings helps ensuring that resources are exploited to their maximum capacity. Reading time: 2 min Increased use of renewable energies Once the energy needs have been reduced to the minimum, the remaining needed energy should be supplied with renewable and decarbonized sources, locally produced if possible. Pagination First page Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 of 4 Current page 3 Page 4 Next page Last page
Reading time: 2 min Improved indoor air quality Good design, proper ventilation and specification of the right building materials are essential to improve indoor air quality.
Reading time: 2 min Improved access to natural light Buildings should bring the optimum access to natural light to ensure you will be comfortable inside.
Reading time: 2 min Better thermal comfort Buildings must optimize the factors influencing thermal comfort, such as temperature, humidity or air velocity.
Reading time: 2 min Better acoustics Designing buildings with good room acoustics makes occupants more productive, happier and healthier.
Reading time: 1 min Improved working conditions for builders Safe jobsites imply reduced occupational risks for workers during all construction, renovation or deconstruction of buildings.
Reading time: 1 min Reduced builders' exposure to hazardous substances during installation The release of hazardous substances from construction products on jobsites exposes construction workers to health risks.
Reading time: 1 min Reduced amount of non-valorized construction & demolition waste Sorting and collecting waste on contruction sites is key, to improve reuse or recycling of materials.
Reading time: 2 min Increased lifetime and use rate Extending the useful life of buildings helps ensuring that resources are exploited to their maximum capacity.
Reading time: 2 min Increased use of renewable energies Once the energy needs have been reduced to the minimum, the remaining needed energy should be supplied with renewable and decarbonized sources, locally produced if possible.
