Biodiversity and Human Health: What Role for Nature in Healthy Urban Planning?

2005 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 326-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Brown ◽  
Marcus Grant
Keyword(s):  
Akustika ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 152-156
Author(s):  
Sergio Luzzi ◽  
Andrey Vasilyev

The problems connected with acoustical monitoring, planning and design of urban territories are considered. Approaches to acoustical monitoring of urban territories are described. Peculiarities of acoustical planning and design of urban territories are described taking to account European and Russian experience. The holistic approach to planning and acoustical design of landscapes is suggested. Smart solutions are considered as a part of the global comfort scheme: smart urban planning shows various connections with smart noise action plans. Examples of smart solutions are presented. The results of work are allowing to make more comfortable acoustical environment in urban territories and to reduce negative impact of noise to the human health more efficiently.


2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Matan ◽  
Peter Newman ◽  
Roman Trubka ◽  
Colin Beattie ◽  
Linda Anne Selvey
Keyword(s):  

2019 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-37
Author(s):  
Bartłomiej Jan Kożuchowski ◽  
Bartłomiej Kwiatkowski

Abstract Introduction. For years, the influence of place of residence on human health has been the subject of interest of researchers from various scientific disciplines. The basic task in shaping space is to create conditions for proper mental and physical development, the experience of beauty, family life, social and individual life. Biotechnology, psychology and sociology, taking into account technical and aesthetic requirements, are the main design criteria for residential buildings.The omission of the most important assumptions in the design of multi-family housing might be very harmful for residents and can be expressed, for example, in poor mood, reduced work efficiency, depression, an increase in the incidence of diseases and even an increase in mortality. Deepening knowledge about proper living conditions is very important in the pro-health aspect. Aim. An attempt to answer the question to what extent human development and life are subordinated to staying in specific rooms, dwellings, housing estate, district, and finally the city and the entire metropolitan foundation. Material and methods. This study is for demonstrative purposes based on a review of publications on the quality of life of residents of urban multi-family housing in the aspect of urban planning and architecture. Results. The correct insolation of residential premises, shapeof the block, the color and texture of the facade, the location and selection of greenery, lawns, paved surfaces and the layout of buildings are just some of the factors affecting the health of residents. Proper design, construction and operation reduce the presence of bacteria and mold fungi, which directly translates into microbiological health risks. Conclusions. For the proper existence of city dwellers, it is necessary to maximize the use of sunlight and to educate in the proper use of rooms. Raising health conditions, through both proper insolation and the location of flats, “urban interiors”, areas between residential buildings, thoroughfares, playgrounds, sports fields, recreational and recreational areas, directly translates into human health.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23
Author(s):  
Fredrik Edlund ◽  

The urban development that is now taking place globally has led to the most extensive permanent land use that has caused ecosystems to be destroyed and the depletion of natural resources. Today, about 50% of the world’s population lives in urbanized cities and by 2030 it is estimated to be about 70%. The fact that we gather in larger numbers in cities means that we transport large volumes of resources to these areas, which gives rise to waste and emissions, which places a burden on the neighboring environment to the it’s limits. This leads to problems for both human health and society’s economy, which is because the ecosystems that help us, collapse. To counter this, a better urban planning is required which includes the environment in society as ecosystem services. The problem with ecosystem services is that they do not have a commercial value, which makes it difficult to implement since they do not indicate any economic gain. Therefore, it is necessary to increase knowledge about how they contribute so that they can be correlated to how they contribute to society from three aspects: economic, social, environmental.


Author(s):  
Bogdana Vujić ◽  
Una Marčeta

In this paper, the distribution of nitrogen dioxide originating from vehicles from a busy street in Novi Sad, located near residential buildings and kindergartens, was performed. Based on the calculated level of nitrogen dioxide emissions from the vehicle, as well as the most frequent meteorological conditions, simulation of nitrogen dioxide propagation was carried out using ADMS urban software. Considering that the street is a part of the bridge whose elevation is gradually increasing, this research reveals permanently and intense exposure of certain parts of the residential buildings. The results presented in this paper can serve as a useful basis for taking measures to reduce the impact of traffic on air quality and human health through urban planning particulary of vulnerable facilities.


2021 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 105728
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Pires de Souza Araujo ◽  
Daniel Souza dos Santos ◽  
Flávia Lins-de-Barros ◽  
Sandra de Souza Hacon

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 8547-8559
Author(s):  
Hongjing Zhao ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Mengyao Mu ◽  
Menghao Guo ◽  
Hongxian Yu ◽  
...  

Antibiotics are used worldwide to treat diseases in humans and other animals; most of them and their secondary metabolites are discharged into the aquatic environment, posing a serious threat to human health.


2011 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Eggersdorfer ◽  
Paul Walter

Nutrition is important for human health in all stages of life - from conception to old age. Today we know much more about the molecular basis of nutrition. Most importantly, we have learnt that micronutrients, among other factors, interact with genes, and new science is increasingly providing more tools to clarify this interrelation between health and nutrition. Sufficient intake of vitamins is essential to achieve maximum health benefit. It is well established that in developing countries, millions of people still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. However, it is far less recognized that we face micronutrient insufficiencies also in developed countries.


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