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Clements-Croome, D (2005) Designing the indoor environment for people. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(01), 45-55.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Well-being; productivity; building services; environment
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2005.9684583
  • Abstract:

    Intelligent buildings should provide a multi-sensory experience so that visual, aural, tactile, olfactory and gustatory senses are stimulated appropriately. A lack of environmental stimuli produces a boring and unsatisfying environment. It is now known that the environment affects people at deeper levels than, say, health and safety, and consequently it can modify moods and work performance. A holistic approach is proposed which recognizes that the physical environment together with social, organizational and personal factors can enhance the productivity of occupants. This approach provides a footprint for the design of healthier and more sustainable workplaces.