Tag: wellbeing

Hotel air quality now a guest priority

Improving air quality in hotels has become a priority for operators since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic – and those venues promoting positive health and wellbeing are securing premium rates as guests value the focus on clean air facilities. Creating healthier indoor environments became an essential feature of opening up countries after initial lockdowns, […]

Time to take a leaf out of plastic campaigners’ books and fight to change what’s wrong with our built environment

Let’s face it, the rise in prevalence and influence of social media environmental campaigns means there are more bandwagons to jump on than you can shake a stick it. Many are here today, gone tomorrow flashes in the pan, but one which has really taken off, grown legs and is off and running is the […]

Health & Wellbeing benefits of natural lighting design

With the UK’s annual sunshine in short supply, it is common for us to judge the merit of a home or office by the amount of natural light the building receives – and a room with a view is much sought after. But in design and efficiency terms, there are actual scientific facts and standards […]

Best in class for health and wellbeing

With all the seasonal noise around A Level results and clearing opportunities for the latest crop of would-be students, one new course appears to have slipped under the radar yet could have an incalculable impact on our future. Ploughing through the list of available courses, which gets more expansive and, some might say, irrelevant in […]

Daylighting Factors; BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes Improve Quality of Life & Energy Efficiency

In order to promote good daylighting and thereby improve comfort, quality of life and reduce the need for energy to light building interiors, both BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes aim to ensure a minimum amount of daylight within buildings. There are numerous benefits associated with good daylighting within buildings. Firstly, it is known […]