ClimaCare - climate resilience in care settings
Research Insight 04
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
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
- Climate change
- Combined heat and power (CHP)/community heating
- Special subject areas
- Occupational health
- Planning and development
- Building services
- Space heating/central heating
- Health and safety
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Environmental planning/land
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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