Benefits of Green Schools (03-14-13)
Information collected by McGraw-Hill during its 2012 Green Schools Study indicates that there are significant benefits from greening schools.
Information collected by McGraw-Hill during its 2012 Green Schools Study indicates that there are significant benefits from greening schools.
Research has shown that walking is good for our physical health and mental performance, but how can design encourage people to take a stroll?
In a 2012 presentation at Light Canada/IIDEX 2012, Jennifer Veitch of the National Research Council Canada effectively summarized the findings of office lighting research carried out by her, her colleagues, and other researchers.
Additional research confirms that there are health problems with prolonged sitting and further encourages non-seated work, relaxation, etc. options.
Silvis reports information shared by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality linking particular healthcare design decisions to quality of care provided.
Smith summarizes recent research on the cognitive effects of having a cold, and her work indicates that taking steps to minimize their transmission, for example, through the tuning of HVAC systems and readily available hand sanitizing lotion dispensers, should be encouraged.
Recent research has shown that people doing office work need to be able to stand while working, when they choose to do so.
Nathan, Wood, and Giles-Corti share information collected in focus groups with people living in retirement villages related to older individuals and walking.
Neighborhood and urban design that encourages walking is frequently researched.
Nathan, Wood, and Giles-Corti move knowledge on designing for exercise forward.