All Human factors articles – Page 3
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OpinionEven a shopping centre can have emotional resonance - and that value is hard to quantify
When visitors start scattering their loved ones’ ashes, you know you’ve developed a precious connection to place, writes Martyn Evans
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Information - BDCPD 04 2024: Using ozone for decontamination
This JLA-sponsored module explores the benefits of using ozone for decontamination, alongside the adverse health effects associated with the gas and considerations needed to mitigate them
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OpinionChampioning permeable materials in a world of climate change
As the UK grapples with the fallout of storm Jocelyn and rising rainfall, Sean Scott explores the spectre of flooding that looms large over our homes and communities
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FeaturesToxin-absorbing clay plasters by Clayworks
Combining centuries-old knowledge, the company hopes to provide a healthier alternative to traditional plaster
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NewsLoader Monteith with Studio SJM unveil new specialist learning hub
The new hub provides a vocational learning environment for young people with complex educational and emotional needs
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OpinionNew cancer centres are combining personalised treatment and research for better outcomes
New approaches to healthcare architecture are helping to facilitate a revolution in treatment and research, writes Chris Oates
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NewsWe are neglecting the needs of young people, planning experts tell MPs
Only 6% of housing developments involve architects, parliamentary inquiry into young people and the built environment is told
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OpinionDo you want, or need to be, liked?
Avoiding being a ‘people pleaser’ is often critical to becoming an effective manager, writes Louise Rodgers
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OpinionArchitecture in the Air: Can ventilation become an art form in itself?
Barry Hobday explores whether ventilation can be both functional and visually appealing, and offers advice for architects on how innovations in decentralised ventilation systems are working to improve the use of space
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NewsCorstorphine & Wright submits plans for Rob Burrow motor neurone disease centre
Charity-funded scheme to create space for patients and families to support each other
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OpinionHow to address the emotional fallout of redundancy
Dealing with redundancy requires its own set of skills, writes Louise Rodgers
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NewsParliamentary inquiry into young people and the built environment starts hearing evidence
First witnesses highlight importance of access to outdoor space and need for joined-up planning policies
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NewsBIG reveals ‘Mindfulness City’ proposals for Bhutan
Blueprint for economic hub includes new airport, hydroelectric dam and happiness-focused language for building typologies
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OpinionDesigning for diversity: Embracing neurodiversity in urban spaces
We need to consider a much wider range of needs when designing new public realm, writes Craig Sheach
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FeaturesHow we designed the Children’s Day Treatment Centre at Evelina London Children’s Hospital to welcome young people
Hannah Brewster on how ADP designed a futureproof hospital on a highly constrained site that helps ease the anxiety of families and young children undergoing surgical procedures
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Building StudyBringing dignity and joy to later living: Mae’s Daventry House project sets a whole new standard
The Stirling Prize-winning practice is helping to define a new era for those who want to live independently as they get older