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133. McCarthy, M. (2004). Healthy design. The Lancet, 364(9432), 405-406.
Keywords: evidence-based design, healthcare facilities, performance, well-being
Abstract: Evidence-based design can help nurses work more efficiently and provide a
more satisfying work environment. Single-patient rooms that are able to handle severe
illnesses can reduce the spread of infection between roommates and reduce costs
associated with patient transfers. Patients are also more likely to get uninterrupted sleep,
contributing to a faster recovery. De-centralized nursing stations allow nurses to spend
more time at bedsides, reducing the transit time between patient and nursing station.
Distractions such as gardens, artwork on the walls, and windows with natural views can
improve patient well-being. These design changes can increase building costs by 5%,
which can be recouped in savings during a hospital s first year of operation.
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134. Meill, A. (2004, May 10). Work design collaborative. Officeinsight, 8-10.
Keywords: employee recruitment and retention, ergonomics, home office, office,
technology, telecommuting, workplace
Abstract: Changes in the workforce such as the imminent retirement of baby-boomers,
smaller collaborative teams, and increased employee diversity will lead to changes in the
way workstations and entire offices are designed. Spaces with fewer cubicles, smaller
conference rooms, and a greater number of group meeting facilities are being considered.
Interior designers are integral to enabling smooth transitions as companies adjust to a
shift in employee demographics, decentralized work environments, an increase in home
office telecommuters, and globalization.
135. Mendler, S. (2002, Winter).LEED"!: A roadmap for added value. Perspective, 42-
49.
Keywords: codes and building standards, comfort, green/sustainable design, energy,
LEED"!, quality of life, well-being
Abstract: The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)TM Green
Building Rating System has had an impact on the interior design profession. Over half of
the LEED system is related to improved comfort, quality of life, and economic benefits.
The LEED rating system is important because it provides measurable standards that a
project can be judged against; and it promotes multidisciplinary collaboration for a
common goal and addresses human, social, and environmental needs. An example of a
successful LEED project is at Research Triangle Park, NC, where over a million dollars
in government money is saved each year because of increased energy efficiency.
136. Mentrup, L. (2003, Summer). Urban tech. Perspective, 10-14.
Keywords: comfort, electrical systems, lighting, productivity, sense of place, space
planning, technology, user needs
Abstract: Technology is advancing; designers incorporate technology within a space to
increase flexibility for the users. Spaces that allow the users to have control over their
surroundings encourage their sense of place and increase overall comfort and
productivity. Designing to accommodate technology requires an in-depth knowledge of
space planning, appropriate lighting, and electrical requirements.
137. Meyers, A., Anderson, J., Miller, D., Shipp, K., & Hoenig, H. (2002). Barriers,
facilitators, and access for wheelchair users: Substantive and methodological lessons
from a pilot study of environmental effects. Social Science and Medicine, 55(8),
1435-1446.
Keywords: accessibility, barrier free, quality of life, special populations, well-being
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Abstract: A longitudinal study evaluated the experiences of wheelchair users in a variety
of settings. Wheelchair users had the hardest time accessing drugstores, friends or
relatives houses, restaurants, recreational facilities, and workplaces. Factors inhibiting
accessibility included ramps that were too steep, weather, door pressure, lack of curbs,
inaccessible bathrooms, no parking, obstructed travel, and narrow aisles. Wheelchair
users who had lived with their impairment longer were better able to overcome obstacles.
138. Moore, T., Carter, D., & Slater, A. (2003). Long-term patterns of use of occupant
controlled office lighting. Lighting Research and Technology, 35(1), 43-59.
Keywords: electrical systems, energy, environmental control, fixtures selection,
specifications, and performance, lighting, office, preference/attitude
Abstract: A study of the efficacy of occupant-controlled office lighting found that this [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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