scholarly journals World and Russian experience in certification of green buildings

2021 ◽  
Vol 937 (4) ◽  
pp. 042025
Author(s):  
Artem Shvets ◽  
Svetlana Sheina
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Elderly Health

Abstract The issue of ecology has been under discussion for a long time. In construction, there is such a concept as green construction, which means the use of technologies for the construction of buildings with less negative impact on the environment and humans. Over time, green building has become a global trend, and there was a need building certification for green technology. This article discusses the global and Russian certification systems for green buildings such as BREEAM, LEED, WELL, Fitwel, STO NOSTROY. Their comparative analysis is carried out, what aspects each of them considers, what they have in common and different. The application of these standards for certification of green buildings is considered on the example of STO NOSTROY and Fitwel for homes for the disabled and the elderly -health care institutions in which guests need constant care and attention, where maintaining their health and well-being is the most important task.

PERFORMANCE OF A GREEN BUILDING'S INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ON BUILDING OCCUPANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clinton Aigbavboa ◽  
Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
The Body ◽  
Indoor Environmental Quality ◽  
Health Implications

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is important to the health, comfort, and well-being of building occupants. Unsatisfactory IEQ is associated with a number of phenomena, most notably, sick building syndrome (SBS), building-related illnesses (BRIs), and multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), which have major negative effects on productivity. However, green building investors (owners) are not only concerned about reducing the negative impact of their buildings on the environment, but also about the potentially negative impact green buildings can have on their employees' productivity. This research sets out to address, through a questionnaire survey in South Africa, what constitutes the determinants of green building occupants' satisfaction with the IEQ elements of a green building and the health implications of a building's IEQ on the building occupants. Data analysis (involving a one-sample t-test) reveals some interesting findings in regard to what constitutes the determinants of green building occupants' satisfaction with the IEQ elements and the health implications of the IEQ elements of a five-star green rated building in South Africa. Findings from the survey revealed that the occupants of the building were not satisfied with the green building's IEQ, most especially the ineffectiveness of blocking natural and artificial lighting. Also, it was revealed that the IEQ with particular reference to the noise level and ventilation of the space has some serious health implications for the building occupants. The occupants' evaluation revealed that the major health issues from which they suffer include fatigue, headache, common cold, coughing, and influenza, and these affect their productivity and performance. Since building occupants are a rich source of information about IEQ assessment and its effect on productivity, the study can be used to assess the performance of green buildings, identify areas needing improvement, and provide useful feedback to designers and operators about specific aspects of green building design features and operating strategies that need improvement. This study adds to the body of knowledge on green buildings' IEQ performance.

The psychosocial impact on society of the COVID-19 epidemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-232
Author(s):  
Vasily N. Bolekhan ◽  
Igor M. Ulyukin ◽  
Ekaterina V. Shulyatyeva
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Social Interventions ◽  
Snake Bites ◽  
Long Time

The issues of psychosocial and other impact of COVID-19 on the epidemiological specificity of the disease are considered in the interests of effective medical, psychological and social interventions to preserve the epidemiological well-being in society during the period of the COVID-19. It is shown that the spread of this disease had a sharply negative impact on the economy, in particular, of our country, since for a long time certain industries that served as sources of budget revenues were paralyzed, and the populations ability to pay sharply decreased, the volume of financial inflows into the service sector decreased, which is reflected in the field of public health. Therefore, within the framework of the anti-crisis COVID-19 measures, one can single out such areas as education, employment, support for vulnerable groups and information support, which are carried out in various countries based on the existing practices, methods and financial capabilities. In addition, the fact that the current outbreak of COVID-19 provokes stigmatization and discriminatory behavior of society towards representatives of certain ethnic groups, as well as towards people suspected of having contact with carriers of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection, is of great epidemiological significance. The widespread prevalence of COVID-19 is believed to be not a pandemic, but a syndemia (not just comorbidity, but an integration that identifies biological and social interactions important for prognosis, treatment and health policy), characterized by biological and social interactions between conditions and conditions, interactions that increase a persons susceptibility to harm or worsen their health. Thus, in the case of COVID-19, the fight against non-communicable diseases (hypertension, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases, cancer, snake bites, epilepsy, kidney disease and sickle cell anemia) and socioeconomic inequality will also become a prerequisite for its successful containment.

scholarly journals How Much Is One Life Worth? The Right to Equity Healthcare for Improving Older Patients’ Health Infected by COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6848
Author(s):  
Guiomar Merodio ◽  
Mimar Ramis-Salas ◽  
Diana Valero ◽  
Adriana Aubert
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Old Patients

Ageism has a tremendous negative impact on elderly persons and society. Discrimination against the elderly is a driver of health and social inequalities. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed new social and health challenges regarding resource scarcity and shortfalls. Under these difficult circumstances, discourses excluding, and discrimination against, older people have aroused. This article gathers evidence on hospital healthcare experiences of older people infected by COVID-19 during the pandemic outbreak in Spain and it analyzes elements that have positively influenced older patients’ perceived health and well-being. We conducted nine qualitative in-depth interviews in Madrid—one of the regions of Spain most affected by COVID-19—with older people that were hospitalized and recovered from COVID-19, family members of old patients infected with COVID-19, and nurses that attended infected older patients. Findings show the challenging experiences faced by older people who were hospitalized due to COVID-19, on the one hand, and the relevance of transformative aspects related to family relationships, solidarity actions, and humanized care that overcame age discrimination, favoring social and equity healthcare for the elderly on the other hand.

scholarly journals Indicators and Index of Elderly Well-Being to Support an Age–Friendly City

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Pipit Festi Wiliyanarti ◽  
Hari Basuki Notobroto ◽  
Hamidah Hamidah ◽  
Erfan Rofiqi
Keyword(s):  
Health Program ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Elderly Health ◽  
State Examination

Introduction: Increasing the life expectancy of the elderly raises complex problems concerning the life aspects of the elderly, family, community, and government. A well-being indicator for the elderly is needed as a measurement tool to facilitate Indonesian elderly individuals to becoming more prosperous. The purpose of this study was to develop well-being indicators and to formulate the elderly well-being Index.Methods: This study used an explanatory research design with a quantitative approach. In total, 400 respondents were collected using multistage random sampling. The physical well-being variable used the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) instrument, Barthel’s index, and the Disease Complaint questionnaire. In addition, a psychology and social well-being instrument, social well-being instrument, and spiritual instrument were employed. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to verify the factor structure of all of the observed variables.Results: The results showed that the indicators for elderly well-being are demographic with the following factor loading: (λ) 0.32, social environment (λ)=0.51, health services (λ)=0.55, physical well-being (λ=0.36 psychological well-being (λ)=0.46, social well-being (λ)=0.45 and spiritual well-being (λ)=0.50. The indicators and index can be used as an effort to drive the program, so then the elderly can become productive, prosperous, and meaningful.Conclusion: The elderly well-being index is expected to be a programmatic instrument that can measure and evaluate the welfare of the elderly. This will increase the elderly health program that is available to achieve more holistic well-being and an age-friendly city. 

Educação em saúde em tempos de confinamento: a contribuição de um grupo de trabalho de promoção da saúde do idoso do PET Saúde interprofissionalidade / Health education in times of confinement: the contribution of a working group to promote the health of the elderly of PET Health interprofessionality

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
Bruno Costa Poltronieri ◽  
Andressa Raphaelle Paz Ferreira Da Silva ◽  
Gabriella Thayna  Ferreira Moreira ◽  
Bianca Zille de Moura  Gabriel ◽  
Nathalie Lima De Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health System ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Collaborative Practices ◽  
Elderly Health

O Programa de Educação pelo Trabalho para a Saúde é uma política do Ministério da Saúde que visa fortalecer o ensino no âmbito do sistema único de saúde. O foco da atual edição deste programa são as práticas colaborativas com a atenção centrada no usuário e a educação interprofissional. Desde de 2019 um grupo de trabalho tem realizado ações em uma clínica da família para promover o bem estar dos idosos. Com pandemia causada pelo Covid-19 foi necessário repensar as estratégias para que houvesse engajamento dos usuários e as ações continuassem, o que tem sido um grande desafio.AbstractThe Education through Work for Health Program is a policy of the Ministry of Health that aims to strengthen education within the scope of the single health system. The focus of the current edition of this program is on collaborative practices with user-centered attention and interprofessional education. Since 2019, a working group has carried out actions in a family clinic to promote the well-being of the elderly. With the pandemic caused by Covid-19, it was necessary to rethink the strategies so that there would be user engagement and actions could continue, which has been a great challenge.Keywords: Interprofessional Education, Elderly, Health Education.ResumenEl Programa Educación a través del Trabajo para la Salud es una política del Ministerio de Salud que tiene como objetivo fortalecer la educación dentro del alcance del sistema único de salud. El enfoque de la edición actual de este programa es en prácticas colaborativas con atención centrada en el usuario y educación interprofesional. Desde 2019, un grupo de trabajo ha llevado a cabo acciones en una clínica familiar para promover el bienestar de las personas mayores. Con la pandemia causada por Covid-19, fue necesario repensar las estrategias para que hubiera participación del usuario y las acciones pudieran continuar, lo cual ha sido un gran desafio.Palabras clave: Educación Interprofesional, anciano, Educación en Salud.

scholarly journals Understanding the Green Technical Capabilities and Barriers to Green Buildings in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxin Shen ◽  
Wenzhe Tang ◽  
Atthaset Siripanan ◽  
Zhen Lei ◽  
Colin Duffield ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Financial Pressure ◽  
The Government

Green buildings (GB) have been globally adopted for sustainable development by enhancing the resource efficiency, reducing the operation cost, and improving the building environment for users. However, little research has systematically explored the key issues of GB in developing countries. This study has revealed the green technical capabilities and barriers to GB in Thailand from the perspectives of consultants, architects, and engineers, using a questionnaire survey and a case study. The results show experience in meeting the combined requirements of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the green building rating system that Thailand developed in 2010, Thailand’s Rating of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (TREES), and “skilled in energy systems” to be the top two most important green technical capabilities. Barriers to GB mainly arise from financial pressure, technical limitations, and inadequate promotion. “Lack of motivations from owners” and “high initial cost” are ranked as the top two barriers to green building. The results collectively reveal that market demand and technological advancement are fundamental drivers for the GB industry, and the government, economic conditions, education, and corporate social responsibility are the other stimuli for the industry. The findings can help project participants adopt appropriate strategies to boost GB in emerging markets in developing countries. Future policies should focus on increasing market demand, encouraging green technology innovation, and reducing the cost of development and construction of GB.

Green Ergonomics and Green Buildings

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Thatcher ◽  
Karen Milner
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Organizational Outcomes ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Green Building Design ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Individual ◽  
High Level

In this article, we explore the individual and organizational outcomes associated with a move from traditional buildings to three green buildings. Our findings revealed that high-level organizational measures were not notably affected by the move. Changes were, however, seen in physical well-being and perceived environmental comfort. The primary drivers were air quality and lighting. The need to consider human factors/ergonomics in green building design has been recognized by the Green Building Council of South Africa as an industry standard and as the starting point for the development of an interior design rating tool. Longer-term impacts of green buildings on organizationally relevant indicators still need to be established.

Economic Insecurity and Social Policy

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
George R. Boyer
Keyword(s):  
Financial Distress ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Economic Insecurity ◽  
Income Loss ◽  
Poor Law ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Disabled

This introductory chapter provides an overview of economic insecurity. Economic insecurity can be defined as “the risk of economic loss faced by workers and households as they encounter the unpredictable events of life.” Insecurity is associated with income loss caused by “adverse events” such as unemployment and poor health; the negative impact of these shocks on households depends “on the surrounding institutions that regulate risk.” Indeed, the extent to which workers suffered financial distress from income shocks depended in large part on the social safety net—the existing institutions of public and private assistance. For nineteenth-century England and Wales, the main social welfare institution was the Poor Law, a system of public relief administered and financed at the local level. The Old Poor Law of 1795–1834 was “a welfare state in miniature,” relieving the elderly, widows, children, the sick, the disabled, and the unemployed and underemployed.

Measuring the Occupant Benefits of Green Buildings

1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 495-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Wise
Keyword(s):  
Field Study ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Ancillary Benefits ◽  
Experimental Field ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Widespread reports have surprisingly indicated that “green” buildings may be as beneficial to their occupants as to the environment. These are purported ancillary benefits like improved health, morale and well being, and even enhanced human performance and productivity. This paper presents the results of a two year quasi-experimental field study in a new ‘green building’ that measured occupant responses, proposed an explanatory rationale, and developed a protocol for assessing overall green building benefits.

scholarly journals New Dimension to Green Buildings: Turning Green into Occupant Well-Being

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 534
Author(s):  
Yang Fu ◽  
Hongdi Wang ◽  
Wen Sun ◽  
Xiaoling Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Green Building ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Detailed Examination ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
New Urban Agenda ◽  
Current Journal

A series of international conferences and initiatives, such as the Habitat III New Urban Agenda and UN Sustainable Development Goals, have urged industry, scholars, and policymakers to create an inclusive and sustainable built environment for all in the coming era of cities. Green building schemes, which have been gaining momentum over recent decades, are one of the most influential measures that have been taken to promote urban sustainability. However, due to disciplinary characteristics, most current studies share a techno-engineering focus. Seldom do they answer the question: will green buildings make a difference to the occupants? This paper explains how, and to what extent, green features and design contribute to different dimensions of occupant well-being by conducting a systematic and comprehensive review of current journal articles and industrial reports. It provides an alternative, occupant-oriented perspective to the conventional discourse. A conceptual framework is developed, revealing that green building aspects are linked to six dimensions (three subjective and three objective) of occupant well-being. It further shows how different green features are linked with these dimensions through a detailed examination of the literature. Finally, suggestions are provided based on the research findings for the direction of future green building development and empirical research.

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