Sentences with phrase «occupant health»

Supporting occupant health is key to your project's performance.

The windows transmit more than 70 % of visible light into the building, increasing occupant health and productivity.

Ill - considered attempts to upgrade a building's thermal performance can not only fail to save energy, but can also create serious problems for occupant health and building structure alike.

Leaky return ducts located in vented crawlspaces draw significant amounts of soil gas, moisture, possibly pesticides, radon, and other pollutants into the conditioned spaces, often creating moisture problems and increasing cooling loads during cooling periods and heating loads during heating periods as well as risking occupant health and safety.

Featuring dozens of educational sessions, an engaging Exhibit Hall and special networking events, attendees have a unique opportunity to exchange strategies and solutions addressing all aspects of green schools and buildings, from reducing environmental impact to improving occupant health and comfort.

The Green Schools Fellowship Program selects, trains and supports school district sustainability staff who implement strategies to reduce resource use and emissions, improve school occupant health, and teach students about the global environment.

Glitches in the guidance documents, that's what — glitches that unwittingly disincentivise energy efficiency best practice and risk causing building damage and compromising occupant health.

The Marion Housing Code is hereby amended by adding a new exception to Section 404.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition, as follows: Exception: The actual number of persons occupying a dwelling unit shall not create conditions that, in the opinion of the Code Official, endanger the life, health, safety, or welfare of the occupants

Our members understand the challenges and opportunities in their communities best, and are united in their support of the three pillars that make a green school: reducing environmental impact, supporting occupant health and wellness and educating for environmental and sustainability literacy.

Between lighting, water use, mechanical systems, the building envelope, and occupant health, existing buildings are rife with cost - effective retrofits and operational opportunities that also offer environmental benefits.

Even in the era of climate change, there still appears to be something of a split in the world of architects between those who prioritise sustainability, energy efficiency and occupant health, and those who put design and aesthetics first.

Maintaining positive indoor air quality is vital to occupant health.

They provide adequate provisions for occupant health and safety, in line with the intent of the code as defined in IRC Section R101.3.

Leaky return ducts located in vented crawlspaces draw significant amounts of soil gas, moisture, possibly pesticides, radon, and other pollutants into the conditioned spaces, often creating moisture problems, increasing cooling loads, and risking occupant health and safety.

It's important to remember that even though Ireland's building regulations now mandate much higher levels of insulation than during the boom, they are still woefully short in crucial areas like ventilation and airtightness — which are vital for the occupant health and comfort.

They include: occupant health, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, environmental responsibility and affordability.