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Framed Environment Design
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Construction 4.0 : An Innovation Platform for the Built Environment
Modelled on the concept of Industry 4.0, the idea of Construction 4.0 is based on a confluence of trends and technologies that promise to reshape the way built environment assets are designed, constructed, and operated.With the pervasive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), lean principles, digital technologies, and offsite construction, the industry is at the cusp of this transformation.The critical challenge is the fragmented state of teaching, research, and professional practice in the built environment sector.This handbook aims to overcome this fragmentation by describing Construction 4.0 in the context of its current state, emerging trends and technologies, and the people and process issues that surround the coming transformation. Construction 4.0 is a framework that is a confluence and convergence of the following broad themes discussed in this book:Industrial production (prefabrication, 3D printing and assembly, offsite manufacture)Cyber-physical systems (actuators, sensors, IoT, robots, cobots, drones)Digital and computing technologies (BIM, video and laser scanning, AI and cloud computing, big data and data analytics, reality capture, Blockchain, simulation, augmented reality, data standards and interoperability, and vertical and horizontal integration)The aim of this handbook is to describe the Construction 4.0 framework and consequently highlight the resultant processes and practices that allow us to plan, design, deliver, and operate built environment assets more effectively and efficiently by focusing on the physical-to-digital transformation and then digital-to-physical transformation.This book is essential reading for all built environment and AEC stakeholders who need to get to grips with the technological transformations currently shaping their industry, research, and teaching.
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Sustainable Design for the Built Environment
Sustainable Design for the Built Environment marks the transition of sustainable design from a specialty service to the mainstream approach for creating a healthy and resilient built environment.This groundbreaking and transformative textbook introduces sustainable design in a clear, concise, easy-to-read format. This new edition includes fully updated exercises and online resources, an increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in design, more international examples, perspectives, and approaches, enhanced full colour visuals, and additional resources for further study.The book takes the reader deep into the foundations of sustainable design, and creates a holistic and integrative approach addressing the social, cultural, ecological, and aesthetic aspects in addition to the typical performance-driven goals.The first section of this book is thematically structured around the origins, principles, and frameworks of sustainable design, aimed at inspiring a deeper, broader, and more inclusive view of sustainability.The second section examines strategies such as biophilia and biomimicry, adaptation and resilience, and health and well-being, including recent developments following the COVID-19 pandemic.The third section examines the application of sustainability principles from the global, urban, district and site, building, and human scales, illustrating how a systems thinking approach allows sustainable design to span varied contexts and multiple scales. This textbook is intended to inspire a new vision for the future that unites human activity with natural processes to form a regenerative, coevolutionary model for sustainable design.Supported by additional resources including additional reading for each chapter and classroom assignments, this book will be essential reading for students of sustainability and sustainable design.
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Environment
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. What is the environment, this elusive object that impacts us so profoundly--our odds to be born; the way we look, feel, and function; and how long and comfortable we may live?The environment is not only everything we see around us but also, at a lesser scale, a hailstorm of molecules large and small that constantly penetrates our bodies, simultaneously nourishing and threatening our health.The concept of oneness with our surroundings urges a reckoning of what we are doing to ‘the environment,’ and consequently, what we are doing to ourselves.By taking us through this journey of questioning, Rolf Halden’s Environment empowers readers with new knowledge and a heightened appreciation of how our daily lifestyle decisions are impacting the places we occupy, our health, and humanity’s prospect of survival. With illustrations by Griffin Finke. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.
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'Economy or Environment?'
Both the economy and the environment are important and interconnected. It is essential to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection to ensure sustainable development. Neglecting the environment can have long-term negative impacts on the economy, while a healthy environment can support a thriving economy. Therefore, it is crucial to consider both aspects in decision-making processes to achieve a harmonious and sustainable future.
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Do jobs in the field of sustainability, environment, and climate protection exist?
Yes, there are many jobs in the field of sustainability, environment, and climate protection. These jobs can range from environmental scientists and engineers to sustainability consultants and climate policy analysts. Many industries and organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of addressing environmental and climate issues, leading to a growing demand for professionals with expertise in these areas. Additionally, there are opportunities for individuals to work in advocacy, education, and community outreach related to sustainability and environmental protection.
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What are the interactions between natural environment and cultural environment in geography?
The interactions between natural and cultural environments in geography are complex and interconnected. The natural environment, including factors such as climate, topography, and resources, shapes the cultural practices and lifestyles of human populations. In turn, human activities and cultural practices can have significant impacts on the natural environment, such as deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. These interactions are studied in the field of cultural ecology, which seeks to understand how human societies adapt to and modify their natural surroundings. Understanding these interactions is crucial for sustainable development and conservation efforts.
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Does the environment influence dreams?
Yes, the environment can influence dreams. Factors such as temperature, noise, and light levels can impact the quality of sleep, which in turn can affect the content and frequency of dreams. Additionally, being in a natural or urban environment can also influence the themes and imagery that appear in dreams. For example, being in a peaceful natural setting may lead to more serene and calming dreams, while being in a noisy urban environment may lead to more chaotic or stressful dream content.
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Museum Environment
The Museum Environment is in two parts; Part I: intended for conservators and museum curators and describes the principles and techniques of controlling the environment so that the potentially damaging effects of light, humidity and air pollution on museum exhibits may be minimised.Part II: the author brings together and summarises information and data, hitherto widely scattered in the literature of diverse fields, which is essential to workers in conservation research. Since the timely publication of the first two editions of this book in hardback, interest in preventive conservation has continued to grow strongly making publication of this paperback edition all the more welcome.Those whose responsibility it is to care for the valuable and beautiful objects in the world's collections have become increasingly aware that it is better to prevent their deterioration, by ensuring that they are housed and displayed in the best possible environmental conditions, than to wait until restoration and repair are necessary.The changes for the second edition have been mainly concentrated in the sections on electronic hygrometry, new fluorescent lamps, buffered cases, air conditioning systems, data logging, and control within historic buildings.A new appendix, giving a summary of museum specificiations for conservation, provides a useful, quick reference.
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Mixed Methods Research Design for the Built Environment
The application of mixed methods research design in the built environment discipline by students and academics has continued to grow exponentially.However, with no dedicated mixed methods research design textbook in this domain, students have struggled to conduct research projects involving a mixed methods research design. Mixed Methods Research Design for the Built Environment provides a useful research methodology resource for students, academics, and researchers across various disciplines in the built environment such as construction management and project management, property and real estate management, quantity surveying and commercial management, building surveying, building services engineering, civil and geodetic engineering, and other built environment disciplines.The book can also be useful for students and academics outside the built environment knowledge domain. This textbook offers practical and step-by-step guidance on how to apply mixed methods research design, including an elucidation of the various philosophical and methodological underpinnings upon which the choice of a particular variant of the mixed methods research design is predicated.It provides practical case examples and guidance on the processes involved to design and undertake mixed methods research, the advantages and disadvantages of using mixed methods research, and how multiple sources of qualitative and quantitative data can be combined and applied to carry out research projects.
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Design and the Built Environment of the Arctic
Design and the Built Environment of the Arctic is a concise introductory guide to the design and planning of the built environments in the Arctic region. As the global forces of change are becoming more pronounced in the Arctic, the future trajectories for living environments, city-making processes, and their adaptive capacities need to be addressed directly.This book presents 11 new and original contributions from both leading and emerging scholars and practitioners, positioning the Arctic as a dynamic, diverse, and lived place at the nexus of unprecedented socioenvironmental transformations.The volume offers key concepts for understanding and spatializing Arctic cities and landscapes; similarities and differences in the development of design and planning approaches responsive to specific climatic and cultural conditions; and historical and geographic case studies that provide unique perspectives for the management of the built environment, from the scales of a building and infrastructure to cities and territories.Altogether, the contributions expand regional Arctic design scholarship to understand how the variability of the Arctic context influences the designed urban, architecture, and landscape systems, and offer numerous lessons for design and other forms of spatial practice both within and beyond the Arctic. This is a unique resource for researchers, creative practitioners, policymakers, and community decision-makers, as well as for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
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Environmental Protection, Principles and Governance: The Environment Act 2021
Brexit involves a break from the environmental regulation regime of the EU, including the oversight by the European Commission.A large proportion of existing environmental law and policy in the UK derives from the EU, with its implementation largely monitored and enforced by EU institutions such as the European Commission. The Environment Act 2021 introduces a new regime of environmental principles and governance to fulfil the role that will be lost upon Brexit. The Act creates a new regime of environmental policy for the UK, together with a new system of targets, monitoring and reporting on issues such as air quality, water, waste and biodiversity.It also creates an entirely new body – the Office for Environmental Protection – with wide-ranging enforcement powers, and a new form of litigation: environmental review. In addition, the Act extends and develops environmental law sectorally in a number of significant ways, including by on waste collection, biodiversity net gain, conservation covenants and due diligence on forest risk commodities. This new book will provide a practitioners’ guide to the implementation of the Act including related legislation and regulations made under it. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Environmental Law online service.
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A pleasant working environment prevails.
A pleasant working environment is characterized by positive relationships among colleagues, open communication, and a supportive atmosphere. It is a place where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated to do their best work. When a pleasant working environment prevails, it can lead to increased productivity, higher job satisfaction, and lower turnover rates. Overall, it contributes to a positive and thriving workplace culture.
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What harms the environment more?
Both natural disasters and human activities can harm the environment, but human activities tend to have a more significant and long-lasting impact. Activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overconsumption of resources can lead to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and climate change. While natural disasters can cause immediate and severe damage to the environment, the effects are often localized and can sometimes even have positive impacts in the long term by restoring ecosystems. Ultimately, it is important for humans to be mindful of their impact on the environment and work towards sustainable practices to minimize harm.
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What is a psychosocial environment?
A psychosocial environment refers to the social, emotional, and psychological factors that influence an individual's well-being and mental health. It includes aspects such as relationships with family and friends, social support networks, cultural beliefs, and societal norms. The psychosocial environment plays a significant role in shaping a person's identity, behavior, and overall mental health. Creating a positive psychosocial environment can promote resilience, emotional well-being, and a sense of belonging.
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What is the social environment?
The social environment refers to the surrounding conditions, influences, and interactions that shape the behavior, attitudes, and beliefs of individuals within a society. It includes factors such as cultural norms, social institutions, social relationships, and societal values that impact how people interact with one another. The social environment plays a significant role in shaping an individual's identity, socialization, and overall well-being. It can also influence access to resources, opportunities, and social support networks.
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