Enhancing a Building Information Model for an Existing Building with Data from a Sustainable Facility Management Database [PDF]
This study investigates the feasibility and benefits of transferring data between Autodesk Revit (used for building information modeling (BIM)) and BUILDER SMS (used for sustainable facility management (SFM)).
Cleary, Douglas +3 more
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Influence of Wood Properties and Building Construction on Energy Demand, Thermal Comfort and Start-Up Lag Time of Radiant Floor Heating Systems [PDF]
Radiant floor heating is becoming increasingly popular in cold climates because it delivers higher comfort levels more efficiently than conventional systems.
Conde García, Marta +3 more
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Healing built-environment effects on health outcomes: environment–occupant–health framework [PDF]
An investigation examined the structured scientific evidence on healthcare facilities (the healing built environment – HBE) and its impact on patients’ health outcomes under a holistic conceptual evaluative framework.
Barrett P. +13 more
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Pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of flooring to reduce injuries from falls in wards for older people [PDF]
Background: falls disproportionately affect older people, who are at increased risk of falls and injury. This pilot study investigates shock-absorbing flooring for fall-related injuries in wards for frail older people.Methods: we conducted a non-blinded ...
Dean, T. +15 more
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The interrelationship of carpet weaving technologies and design in the work of James Templeton and Company, Glasgow, carpet manufacturer, 1890 – 1939 [PDF]
This thesis asks how technical and cultural influences interacted to shape carpet design and manufacture. Primary evidence is drawn from the archives of James Templeton and Company, Glasgow, formerly Scotland’s largest carpet manufacturer, focussing on ...
Cleaver, Jonathan
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A pilot testing of ERHAP : elderly resident housing assessment program [PDF]
This study is part of a larger ongoing line of inquiry to develop information useful in promoting the independence of elderly individuals in their homes. This study utilizes an artificial intelligence system to develop an accurate evaluation tool used to
Ray, Susan Marie
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Avaliação da interação do calçado esportivo com a superfície de contato [PDF]
Existe uma variedade de calçados esportivos disponíveis no mercado, com design e materiais de solado específicos para determinadas modalidades e suas respectivas superfícies. A interação entre o calçado esportivo e a respectiva superfície de contato é um
Bones, Igor dos Reis
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Shock-absorbing flooring for fall-related injury prevention in older adults and staff in hospitals and care homes: the SAFEST systematic review. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Injurious falls in hospitals and care homes are a life-limiting and costly international issue. Shock-absorbing flooring may offer part of the solution; however, evidence is required to inform decision-making.
Drahota, Amy +9 more
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A review of literature in the field of interior design [PDF]
Call number: LD2668 .R4 1966 ...
Colon, Ivette.
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Airborne sound insulation of wall structures : measurement and prediction methods [PDF]
Protection against noise is one of the six essential requirements of the European Construction Product directive. In buildings, airborne sound insulation is used to define the acoustical quality between rooms.
Hongisto, Valtteri
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