| Description |
vii, 186 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 computer disk (3 1/2 in.) |
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3 1/2 in |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction / Jack Rostron -- Ch. 2. Overview of the possible causes of SBS and recommendations for improving the internal environment / Alison J. Rayner -- Ch. 3. Light and lighting / Hana Drahonovska -- Ch. 4. Medical aspects / Keith Eaton -- Ch. 5. Psychological issues: a multifaceted problem, a multidimensional approach / Vyla Rollins and Gill-Helen Swift -- Ch. 6. Maintenance / Robert Davies -- Ch. 7. Human resource management / Chris Baldry, Peter Bain and Philip Taylor -- Ch. 8. Legal issues / John Clark -- Ch. 9. Design for manageability / Adrian Leaman and Bill Bordass -- Ch. 10. Assessment and rectification / Jack Rostron -- App. B. Expert systems / Nick McCallen |
| Summary |
The book explores sick building syndrome from a range of perspectives: architectural, medical, psychological and legal. Each chapter offers detailed insights into the condition; taken together they highlight the need for collaboration in addressing it. The effects of sick building syndrome should not be underestimated. It is thought that up to 30% of refurbished buildings may suffer from the condition, leading to increased absenteeism among employees, reduced performance and ultimately, building closure |
| Notes |
Title from accompanying disk label: S-BarS: sick building syndrome expert analysis and advisory software |
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Disk in pocket |
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Disk contains a demo version of an expert system called SBARS which aims to identify causes of SBS and to recommend actions to rectify it |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying disk: IBM PC or compatible; DOS |
| Subject |
Sick building syndrome.
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Indoor air pollution.
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Air Pollution, Indoor.
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Occupational Diseases -- chemically induced.
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| Author |
Rostron, Jack.
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| LC no. |
97155173 |
| ISBN |
0419215301 (alk. paper) |
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