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Ade, R and Rehm, M (2021) Summertime comparative evaluation of indoor temperature and comfort in Auckland New Zealand: a survey of green certified, code and older homes. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 336–51.

Annemans, M and Heylighen, A (2021) Productive interactions to exchange knowledge in healthcare building design. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 281–93.

Bhattacharya, A, Metcalf, A R, Nafchi, A M and Mousavi, E S (2021) Particle dispersion in a cleanroom – effects of pressurization, door opening and traffic flow. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 294–307.

Colenberg, S, Jylhä, T and Arkesteijn, M (2021) The relationship between interior office space and employee health and well-being – a literature review. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 352–66.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Health; well-being; workplace design; interior design; interior space; office;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2019.1710098
  • Abstract:
    Health is a trending topic in the office market, yet scientific research on healthy offices is scattered. This study undertakes a systematic literature review on the relationship between the interior space of offices and physical, psychological and social well-being. The review identifies the characteristics of interior office space that have been studied in relation to employee health, and outlines the empirical evidence. Of 2816 papers in the database, 50 addressed the relationship between interior office space and health and did so based on six features: layout, furniture, light, greenery, controls and noise. Evidence on the relationship between interior space and health has accumulated only within a few topics. On the one hand, open-plan offices, shared rooms and higher background noise are negatively related to health. On the other hand, positive relationships are found between physical well-being and aspects that encourage physical activity; between physical/psychological well-being and (day)light, individual control and real/artificial greenery; and between social well-being and small shared rooms. In measuring health, physical well-being is predominant. Similarly, studies have predominantly aimed to prevent health problems rather than enhance health. Overall, the related research is in a nascent stage. Further research is required to verify claims about healthy offices.

Sal Moslehian, A, Kocaturk, T and Tucker, R (2021) An integral view of innovation in hospital building design: understanding the context of the research/practice gap. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 265–80.

Sudprasert, S (2021) Utilization of an evaporative air cooler to achieve thermal comfort in Thailand. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 325–35.

Tejero-González, A, DeFreitas-Barros-Galvão, V M, Zarzuelo-Sánchez, A M and SanJosé-Alonso, J F (2021) Energy use optimization in ventilation of operating rooms during inactivity periods. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 308–24.