All Human factors articles – Page 3
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FeaturesBoomers to Zoomers: Designing for the Generations
As BD launches its new campaign, Ben Flatman sets out the challenges and themes that it will explore
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OpinionWhy we need an intergenerational approach to urban design and architecture
Ben Flatman introduces BD’s new ‘Boomers to Zoomers: Designing for the Generations’ campaign
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OpinionDesigning buildings for good mental health requires real changes to policy
Alex O’dell urges the building industry to do more to create places that promote health and wellbeing
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OpinionThe Coach: Are you leading your team, or just managing them?
Louise Rodgers explores the concept of how becoming a “design coach” can help deliver more effective management and leadership
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OpinionHow we perfected our tactical ‘bible’ for unlocking backland sites
James Dowen shares his practice’s insights into how to make the most of these challenging sites
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OpinionWhy we need long-term planning to meet society’s housing needs
Politicians must stop opting for short-term bribes and instead pursue large-scale policies to build a community-led economy to deliver the homes we need, writes Chris Brown.
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OpinionLighting the way in architecture
Light is a foundational aspect of architectural design and practice - affecting how a building looks inside and out, and how that building influences its context and immediate environment. Light is a utility but it’s also an amenity for the people living in a building and those who live and ...
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OpinionIs the lack of ornament in architecture a barrier to diversity?
Modernism’s stripped back aesthetic could be seen as inclusive, but is it actually an impediment to diversity, asks Ben Flatman
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OpinionPost-call-out decontamination: What’s the burning issue?
UK fire crews play a vital role in saving lives – so the design of their station facilities has to work hard to minimise any further risks. With the nature of the job meaning smoke exposure, facilities need more than just showers for clean-up operations. Andy Robinson examines how ...
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NewsHeatherwick’s New York landmark to return with suicide prevention measures
Steel mesh will be used to improve safety of the 150ft structure
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NewsMyo St Paul’s: Flexible co-working space by Basha-Franklin
Basha-Franklin has transformed a three-floor office in St Paul’s, London, the latest location for flexible workspace company Landsec’s brand, Myo. Overlooking St. Paul’s Cathedral, the design includes 47,500 sq ft of office space that puts wellbeing, sustainability, and flexibility at its core.
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OpinionThe Coach: How to get the recognition you deserve, without being seen as a ‘show-off’
A social and workplace culture that has historically encouraged modesty can also prevent us from getting noticed, writes Louise Rodgers
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OpinionProjects should harness the power of plants
The emphasis on creating spaces that foster human health and wellbeing has become a hot topic in construction and interior design across many sectors. How can we create spaces that are functional but also offer tangible physical and mental benefits to its inhabitants? One area that has garnered significant attention ...
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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