Sustainable and healthy building environments / Roberto Alonso González Lezcano (editor).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

González-Lezcano, Roberto Alonso, 1971- editor.

Series:

Green Research, Developments, and Programs

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable buildings.

Indoor air pollution.

Sustainable architecture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (360 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2023]

Summary:

"This book addresses a topic of great relevance today, considering that in developed countries, most of the time is spent indoors; therefore, indoor residential environments have a direct influence on human health. Furthermore, in developing countries, significant levels of indoor pollution make housing unsafe, which has an impact on the health of its inhabitants; thus, housing is a key factor in the health of people around the world. In this book we look at a range of innovative research and evidence-based policy ideas that demonstrate the importance of housing research and policy for health and well-being"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Analysis of the Implications between Declining Cities, Urban Vacant Land Uses, Green Infrastructure, and Their Impact on Climate Change Hazards

Abstract

Introduction

Declining and Shrinking Cities

Urban Vacant Land

Urban Land Uses

Green Infrastructure and Forest Structure

Socio-Ecosystem Services

Climate Change Hazards

Conclusion

References

Biographical Sketches

Chapter 2

Bioclimatic Analysis of Industrial Architecture: Tobacco Factories

Analytical Framework

Methods

Results and Discussion

Areas

Sevilla

Madrid

San Sebastián

Volumes

Area of Openings in Facades

Area of Openings in Facades in Sevilla Factory

Area of Openings in Facades in Madrid Factory

Area of Openings in Facades in San Sebastián Factory

Sunlight in Courtyards

Sunlighting in Yards at the Sevilla Factory 37º NL

Sunlighting in Yards at the Madrid Factory 40º NL

Sunlighting in Yards at the San Sebastian Factory 43º NL

Sunlight on South-Facing Facades of Courtyards

Seville

San Sebastian

Chapter 3

Critical Analysis in Sustainable Urban Planning

Introduction: Urban Planning

Theoretical Review Literature

Sustainable Development

Economic Growth

Social Inclusion

Environment Protection

Sustainable Urban Planning

Collaborative Planning

Participatory Urban Planning

Waste Management

Policies and Strategies in Urban Planning

Governance

Limitations

Chapter 4

Healthy Cities in the 21st Century: Toward the Active City

The Cities at a Junction

Health Matters

The City Has an Influence on Health.

Similarities between the 19th and 21st Century

Health Comes into Play

The Coldness of the Data

A Recent Problem

A Global Problem

A Complex Problem

How Can the City Help Overcome These Recent Health Problems?

Fifteen Strategies for the Active City

Intensification (The Active City Is Sufficiently Dense and Compact)

Diversification (The Active City Is Diverse and Pluralistic)

Distribution (The Active City Is Equitably Divided)

Systematization (The Active City Integrates the Natural and the Urban)

Approximation (The Active City Is Close)

Experimentation (The Active City Provides Positive Experiences)

Universalization (The Active City Is Open and Inclusive)

Link (The Active City Is Connected)

Stimulation (The Active City Is Walkable, Encouraging and Sociable)

Prioritization (The Active City Puts Public Transport First)

Modulation (The Active City Modulates Car Traffic Depending on the Circumstances)

Toning Up (The Active City Tones Up Its Residents)

Hybridization (The Active City Promotes Fitness as a Desirable Way of Life)

Application (The Active City Applies Itself to Unify the Community with Schools)

Balance (The Active City Tries to Balance Work with Physical Exercise)

Towards the Active City

Chapter 5

Hybrid Buildings to Drive Healthy Building Environments

Literature Review

Construct Research

Hybrid Buildings

Healthy Building Environments

Resilient Design

Hybrid Buildings Strategy to Drive Healthy Built Environments

Results

Strategy Drive

Result One: Tactic 1 - Environment

Result Two: Tactic 2 - Sustainability

Result Three: Tactic 3 - Health

References.

Biographical Sketch

Chapter 6

Materials Subjected to Absolute Cold Conditions: Properties and Application Characteristics in Pursuit of Sustainability

Metallic Materials

Low-Temperature Plastics

Concrete at Low Temperatures

Composite or Reinforced Composite Material

Chapter 7

Resilient Communities to Bloom against Hazards

Ensuring Access to Food

Maintaining Connections

Access to Energy

Biographical Sketch

Chapter 8

Sustainable and Healthy Building. CTE Established Rules: European Rules for Technical Building Code (CTE)

Literature Review - International Framework

Literature Review - National Framework

Goal

Real Estate Market Cycle Analysis

Enquiry for Architects

Case Study: A Building Model Analysis According to the 2006 CTE, 2007

Crisis Context and Solutions Called "Sick Building Syndrome"

Real Estate Market Cycle Results

Enquiry for Architect Results

Case Study Results

Acknowledgments

Chapter 9

Sustainable Architecture for Water in Roman Spain (Hispania)

Water Catchment and Transportation

Distribution of Water in the City

Evacuation: The Sewer System

Chapter 10

Sustainable Development and Its Implications in a Green Economy

The Green Economy Concept

Chapter 11

The Influence of Mean Radiant Temperature on Healthy Office Buildings with Glazed Facades.

Abstract

Materials and Methods

Convection Coefficients

Comfort Parameters

Description of the Prototype

Comfort

Energy Efficiency

Chapter 12

The Lighting Behavior in Middle Level Homes in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas from the Perspective of the Sick Building Syndrome

Methods, Techniques and Instruments

Contribution of the Authors in the Development of the Work

Conflict of Interest

Chapter 13

Thermal Comfort Contradiction in Public Spaces: The Case of Educational Buildings

Importance of Thermal Comfort in Educational Buildings

Thermal Comfort in Educational Buildings

Kindergarten and Primary Schools' Level

High Schools' Level

Universities' Level

Mixed Studying's Level

Unspecified Studying's Level

Thermal Votes and Neutral Temperature

Chapter 14

The Triple Bottom Line Approach to Sustainable Buildings

Why Are Buildings Important to Sustainability?

Sustainability Built on 3BL and Net Zero

The Triple Benefit from Sustainable Buildings

Net Zero Buildings and the 3BL Framework

Measuring the Effectiveness of the 3BL

Bottom Line 1: People

Creating Healthy Spaces for Healthy People

Designing for Occupant Comfort

Intelligent Sensors and Controllers

Bringing the Outdoors Inside

Examples of People-Centric Sustainable Buildings

Bottom Line 2: Planet

Building Design Strategies for Energy-Efficiency

Passive Techniques

Active Techniques

Adaptive Reuse Techniques

Water and Waste Management Strategies.

Sensor-Data-Based Energy Management

Examples of Planet-Centric Sustainable Buildings

Bottom Line 3: Profits

Increased Asset Value and Revenue from Green Reputation

Energy Savings and Lower Operating Costs

Social ROI

Examples of Profit-Centric Sustainable Buildings

Index

About the Editor

Blank Page.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: González, Roberto Alonso Sustainable and Healthy Building Environments

ISBN:

9798886974973