Measuring the wellbeing benefits of interior materials: Research programme WISER (Wellbeing: Improving Satisfaction of End users in Refurbishment)

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BRE, 2012
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Abstract

Provides background information on 'wellbeing in buildings' and presents the findings of a BRE Trust project in this area. The project’s focused on end users’ wellbeing beyond the scope of indoor air quality: wellbeing that occupants perceive to be influenced primarily by the materials used in built environments.

Author

Livesey, K.

ISBN

9781848062931

Subjects

  • Materials
  • Special subject areas
  • Internal environment
  • Building types
  • Environmental issues/energy

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BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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