All Human Factors articles – Page 2
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CommentTalking about men and mental health
It can be hard to open up about problems especially in a male-dominated industry, but if you don’t start the conversation, who will?
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FeaturesHempcrete: a natural solution in the quest for better materials
The insulation and low carbon credentials of bio-based materials such as hempcrete are winning over some serious players
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FeaturesSurvey results: How are companies supporting staff health and wellbeing?
Building Boardroom examines construction firms’ strategies on staff health and wellbeing in this latest HR survey, and asks Hays property and construction director Gaelle Blake for her views on the topic
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CommentCare homes: How to design out infection and design in wellbeing
Covid-19 has laid bare how problematic a care home setting can be, but there are ways to rethink spaces and improve lives, says PRP’s Anne-Marie Nicholson
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NewsWellbeing nosedives among construction professionals during lockdown
Survey reveals most construction employers are not doing enough to support their staff’s mental wellbeing
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CommentWellbeing: how can we ensure our buildings deliver a better quality of life?
A trip to New Zealand reveals that even on the other side of the world, designers of the built environment could do more to put wellbeing first
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FeaturesBuilding Good Employer Guide 2018: Wellbeing category
The companies in the wellbeing category include Assael Architecture and Graham
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CommentSupporting student wellbeing - housing has a part to play
Everyone remembers their student accommodation from their time at university. So why aren’t we focussing on making student housing more liveable?
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CommentWellbeing: Well worth it
It’s time to stop obsessing about cost-cutting and invest in improving people’s working environment and their wellbeing. It can massively increase productivity
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NewsToxic workplaces ‘threaten wellbeing’, says Aecom study
Consultant says weak design leads to poor productivity, long-term sickness and has impact on staff recruitment and retention
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NewsBREEAM and WELL join forces to boost wellbeing standards
Collaboration between certification schemes said to be in response to demand from prime office developers
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CommentWellbeing: Going mainstream
It’s time for all of us to talk the language of health and wellbeing
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FeaturesBlinds and wellbeing: Put in the shade
Blinds in commercial buildings have been seen as integral to controlling daylighting and views out. But might a more sophisticated approach to facade design mean that the humble blind has had its day?
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NewsAtkins launches design tool to incorporate wellbeing into building
Consultant Atkins has launched a design tool for creating “healthier” buildings
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CommentA breath of fresh air for health and work wellbeing
Winter sees us spend 90% of our time indoors, but do we give due consideration to the indoor air we are breathing?
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