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Radon levels and indoor air quality after application of thermal retrofit measures—a case study
This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of thermal retrofit on radon levels in workrooms, and to determine whether the radon concentration...
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Applying three pillar indicator assessments on alternative floor systems: life cycle study
PurposeA comprehensive sustainable research requires investigation on all the relevant environmental, financial and social impacts. The objective of...
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Sustainability evaluation of the artificial stone prepared by metal-contaminated sediment and travertine waste: comparative analysis across TOPSIS and AECIEI
Finding alternative stone, like artificial stone, instead of travertine stone, a raw material, can prepare the building industry's requirements and...
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The Associations of Urinary DEHP Metabolites in Pregnant Women with Serum Thyroid Hormone and Thyroid-Related Genes in Neonatal Umbilical Cord Blood in Jilin, China
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a widespread environmental endocrine disruptor, while maternal DEHP exposure may affect the thyroid function of...
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Resuspension
Resuspension is an important source of indoor airborne particulate matter in occupied environments. Resuspension of settled particles from flooring,... -
Resuspension
Resuspension is an important source of indoor airborne particulate matter in occupied environments. Resuspension of settled particles from flooring,... -
Bangkok school indoor air quality: monitoring and intervention by positive pressure fresh air system
A PM 2.5 crisis in Thailand has caused the Thai government and public to be increasingly concerned about children’s exposure to PM 2.5 during time in...
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Optimizing indoor air quality and energy efficiency in multifamily residences: Advanced passive pipe system parametrics study
This research focuses on enhancing natural ventilation in multifamily residential buildings to improve air quality and minimize reliance on...
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Feasibility of Transition to an Individual Heating System
The purpose of this research is to assess the economic efficiency and the choice of the best option in the transition to an individual heating... -
Buildings for Citrus Juices and Essential Oil Manufacturing: The Floor Design
It is essential to pay equal attention in the agroindustry buildings design to all systems and components, but the floor design is very often... -
Childhood blood lead levels and environmental risk factors in Madagascar
One-third of children globally have blood lead levels (BLLs) exceeding the (former) US CDC reference value of 5 µg/dL; this value may be as high as...
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Multidimensional poverty index across districts in Punjab, Pakistan: estimation and rationale to consolidate with SDGs
Multidimensional poverty index (MPI) has gotten relevance of their public policy and arguably became a strong instrument to meet sustainable...
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Develo** a system for assessing the sustainability in school building projects
In recent times, the concept of sustainability has become a focus of attention for many institutions and communities. The reason for the spread of...
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The Full Chain Model: Linking Chemical Exposure from Indoor Sources to Human Health Effects
There is an increasing concern for health risks from exposure to chemical emissions in indoor environments where we spend a lot of time. A chain of... -
The Full Chain Model: Linking Chemical Exposure from Indoor Sources to Human Health Effects
There is an increasing concern for health risks from exposure to chemical emissions in indoor environments where we spend a lot of time. A chain of... -
An integrated data envelopment analysis and life cycle assessment method for performance measurement in green construction management
The construction industry routinely extracts vast quantities of materials and releases deleterious pollutant emissions to the biosphere. In this...
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The efficiency of antineoplastic drug contamination removal by widely used disinfectants–laboratory and hospital studies
ObjectiveAntineoplastic drugs (ADs) pose risks to healthcare staff. Surface disinfectants are used in hospitals to prevent microbial contamination...
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Develo** the conceptual framework for the key performance indicators for sustainable wood waste supply chain
Wood is renewable, a carbon-capturing sustainable structural material where a large amount of wood waste is generated each year. Waste minimisation,...
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Interlinkage Between Persistent Organic Pollutants and Plastic in the Waste Management System of India: An Overview
Improper handling of plastic waste and related chemical pollution has garnered much attention in recent years owing to the associated detrimental...
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Assessment of an effective quantitative model with multi-criteria decision-making method for sustainable campus
Sustainability is a current topic in public open green spaces such as university campuses. In order to ensure the sustainability of the campus areas,...