Backgroundand aim – In this study, it is pre-supposed that the indoor environmental conditions of classrooms can contribute to the quality of the educational process. Thermal, acoustic and visual conditions and indoor air quality (IAQ) may be extremely supportive in order to support the in-class tasks …

Er is veel om onze luchtkwaliteit te doen op dit moment. Nederland is in de ban van stikstof. Toch is het niets bijzonders dat stikstof in onze lucht zit. Sterker nog, onze buitenlucht bestaat voor ca. 78% uit stikstof. Daarnaast bestaat de buitenlucht voor ca. 21% uit zuurstof en in de resterende 1% …

Het is algemeen bekend dat het binnenmilieu in gebouwen zoals in woningen, scholen en kantoren de gezondheid en het welzijn van de gebruikers beïnvloedt. Een slecht binnenmilieu leidt tot discomfort, verminderde alertheid, vermindering van de prestaties van gebruikers en veroorzaakt zelfs absenties als …

Breastfeeding has important long-term health consequences, not only for infants, but also for mothers. Researchers have calculated that scaling up breastfeeding could annually prevent 823,000 child deaths and 20,000 breast cancer deaths worldwide. Because of the important effects of breastfeeding, the …

Challenging behaviour, such as aggression towards oneself, others, or objects, arises in interaction with the environment and may prevent individuals from participating in society and compromise their quality of life (QoL). Literature suggests that architects can contribute to prevention, by influencing …

Background and aim – Challenging behaviour, such as aggression towards oneself, others, or objects, arises in interaction with the environment and may prevent individuals from participating in society and enjoying a high quality of life (QoL). Literature suggests that architects can contribute to prevention, …