ClimaCare - climate resilience in care settings

Research Insight 04

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2020
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Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

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Research Insight

Abstract

Aims, objectives, methodology and key outcomes of a pilot project researching the impact of increased indoor heat exposure, a lack of effective heat management, and diverging needs between staff and residents in care settings.

Author

Oikonomou, E. et al

History

First published October 2020. An interdisciplinary pilot project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) UK Climate Resilience Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF).

ISBN

9781912034857

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Climate change
  • Building services
  • Space heating/central heating
  • Combined heat and power (CHP)/community heating
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Occupational health
  • Mental health and wellbeing

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.

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