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Indoor residential environments have a direct influence on human
health, both in developed and developing countries. Significant
levels of indoor pollution can make housing unsafe and can
negatively impact on human health. Housing, therefore, is a key
health factor for people all over the world, and various parameters
such as air quality, ventilation, hygrothermal comfort, lighting,
physical environment, building efficiency, and others can
contribute to healthy architecture and the conditions that can
result from the poor application of these parameters. Health and
Well-Being Considerations in the Design of Indoor Environments
addresses issues concerning indoor environmental quality (IEQ),
including air quality and ventilation, access to daylight and
views, acoustic conditions, and control over lighting and thermal
comfort, as well as the impact that this environment can have on
human health and mental well-being. The book also investigates the
functional aspects of interior design such as whether the layout
provides easy access to tools and sufficient space for occupants.
It also considers energy demand and building energy losses due to
such issues as air renovations and enclosure infiltrations.
Covering topics such as sustainable design, pollution, building
materials, and lighting, this book is an effective resource for
students, professors, academicians, researchers, architects,
designers, planners, engineers, interior designers, building
managers, construction companies, and other industry professionals
looking to increase building occupant satisfaction by considering
all aspects of IEQ.
Guided by a rediscovered spirit of self-sufficiency, a renewed
sense of thrift, and a deepened commitment to the natural
environment, legions of people are finding satisfaction in
vegetable gardening. As gardeners spend more time in their gardens,
they look for ways to make their gardens more productive, their
garden chores easier, and their outdoor spaces more enjoyable. Now,
with just a little time and a handful of tools, gardeners can
create handsome, handcrafted items for their gardens at a fraction
of the cost of buying retail. "The Vegetable Gardeners Book of
Building Projects" presents 39 ideas for simple projects from cold
frames to compost bins, from planters to picnic tables, and from
trellises to tool storage. Each project was hand-selected by
Storey's editors to be functional, attractive, and easy to
complete. Each includes step-by-step instructions, detailed
illustrations, complete materials and lumber lists, no-nonsense
tips, and a four-color photograph of the finished product in its
natural setting. Projects are as practical as they are simple; many
are ideal for the beginning woodworker, and most can be completed
in a matter of hours. Whether a gardener needs a support for his
beans and peas or looks forward to relaxing in a lawn chair or
garden swing when the work is done, these plans are the perfect
starting point.
This book contains all the necessary information on basic tools and
materials that the do-it-yourself enthusiast will need. It begins
with a section on tools and techniques, which covers the basic
items needed for most do-it-yourself jobs as well as giving a guide
to storing your tools. The chapter on equipment and materials
covers plaster, concrete and mortar, roofing materials, adhesives
and sealants, as well as fixings and fittings, flooring, painting
and wallpapering materials. The final section of the book consists
of projects involving basic carpentry skills. From simple projects,
such as putting up shelves, to more complex tasks, such as
replacing a section of skirting and boxing-in wall pipes, this
section will help you to carry out a variety of woodworking tasks.
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