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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

a nonprofit operating out of Pittsboro, North Carolina, to build a new development community providing affordable housing for people with mental illness and other health conditions living on a fixed income. and director of operations at UNC’s Centre for Excellence in Community Health. (Cross Disability Services, Inc.),

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Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2021

Home builders are infusing wellness and health into new construction, such as Shea Homes and its Pure Living package. Comfort + Health. Comfort + Health. It discovered steam ovens received a 4.9% sale premium, hot tubs and inground spas resulted in a 1.7% sale premium, zen gardens gained a 1.5% Read More. .

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JULY 15, 2022

From Hawaii to the Northeast, these regions offer an array of community amenities geared toward health and wellness. In a post-pandemic world hyperfixated on health and wellness, states like Massachusetts, Hawaii, and New Jersey are proving to be safe havens for residents looking to improve their quality of life. Comfort + Health.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2023

The Bestselling Wellness Features Among Homebuyers Today ldeakins Tue, 04/11/2023 - 11:23 Which wellness features are health-conscious homebuyers prioritizing post-pandemic? It’s been three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Americans are still more health-conscious than ever before.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2023

The present and future of crisis mental health design 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:07 Healthcare Facilities BWBR principal Melanie Baumhover sat down with the firm’s behavioral and mental health designers to talk about how intentional design can play a role in combatting the crisis.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Read more Comfort + Health Home Design Trends Home Design Along with wellness additions, homeowners are also renovating underutilized areas of the home for extra living space, whether finishing basements or redesigning existing rooms.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 13, 2023

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. Saftey, comfort, and wellbeing are at the very heart of personal happiness and are directly tied to how people perceive their surroundings.

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BD+C

APRIL 11, 2024

The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Optimizing interior design for human health 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:53 Designers Page Southerland Page demonstrates how interior design influences our mood, mental health, and physical comfort.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 14, 2022

Insoles are designed to provide your feet with maximum comfort and relaxation. Or is it comfortable? Many people suffer from foot issues, and they need to comfort their feet by putting in two insoles. In a nutshell, if you want to enjoy a comfortable outing, you can definitely go for two insoles. Is it really ok?

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness. Health and wellness have been long-standing concepts in residential real estate, but now homeowners are overwhelmingly seeking ways to improve their health and well-being—they just don’t know where to start. Comfort + Health. Comfort + Health.

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BD+C

JUNE 7, 2019

Designing healthy buildings for healthy occupants requires keen attention to active design principles, material health, daylight, nutrition, water quality, acoustic comfort, and environmental control. How can thoughtful design encourage healthier choices, lifestyles, and work environments?

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Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2021

Builders Add Health-Focused Tech to New Homes. One home builder in South Florida took a different route and began offering digital health monitoring kits. One home builder in South Florida took a different route and began offering digital health monitoring kits. Comfort + Health. Comfort + Health.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 26, 2021

More information on the virus meant more Americans becoming proactive with the health of their homes. Ventilation has always been a matter of code, but hasn’t always been optimized, with space and style considerations too often outweighing health and safety principles. Comfort + Health. Read More. . Healthy Homes.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2022

Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements. The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions. The Desert Comfort Experience Home Navigates a Perfect Storm to Start Construction. Comfort + Health. Andrew Hunt.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 2, 2022

Green homes are increasingly becoming a new way to save money, boost your home’s market value, increase comfort, and reduce your carbon footprint. Many home builders choose eco-friendly materials to be mindful of the environment and health and wellbeing, but there are several factors to keep in mind as they select their material.

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BD+C

MARCH 17, 2024

The current mental health crisis impacting patients has influenced the kind of care our communities are seeking out, while exasperating the burden on the medical staff supporting them. 1. DESIGN FOR PATIENT PRIVACY Every patient is entitled to privacy, but not everyone is comfortable coming into the office to get the support they need.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 5, 2022

These findings made the agency declare indoor air quality among the top five risks affecting public health. Indoor air pollution has several detrimental effects, such as aggravated allergies, sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, and severe health issues like lung cancer and respiratory disease. Why Is Proper Ventilation Important?

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

The International WELL Building Institute “believes that buildings should be developed with health and wellness at the center of design.” The IWBI is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and wellbeing through the built environment. Or maybe we should all be paying attention.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Homeowners are upgrading their living spaces for increased comfort and wellbeing in 2023. Comfort + Health. Healthy Home Upgrades Will Focus On Wellness and Relaxation in 2023. Thu, 12/08/2022 - 10:47. Here are the top renovations for the year ahead. Remodeling. Healthy Homes. Healthy Homes.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

With a greater understanding of indoor environmental quality, acoustic ceiling material choices, and relevant product certifications, specifiers can have a positive impact on buildings’ indoor air quality (IAQ), lighting, safety, acoustic comfort, and, ultimately, on people’s health and well-being. IEQ and influential standards.

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Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2021

NAHB Chairman's Letter: Mental Health and Worker Well-Being. The NAHB has been leading the charge on mental health and well-being and recently teamed up with experts to help transform the often-stigmatized nature of mental illness among construction workers. Construction workers are particularly susceptible to behavioral health issues.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One. This home represents a new level of performance, with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding energy savings, comfort, health , and durability,” Wilson says. “We A Right-Sized, Integrated HVAC System for Indoor Comfort and Health.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

The haven for health and wellness seekers is renowned for its organic farm, workshops, spa treatments, all-natural dining menus, and classes like the Organic Breakfast Garden Hike and Cardio Hip Hop. . They also include outdoor living spaces and comfort amenities like meditation areas, hammocks and water fountains. . Comfort + Health.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Modernizing mental health care in emergency departments: Improving patient outcomes 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 17:45 Healthcare Facilities In today’s mental health crisis, there is a widespread shortage of beds to handle certain populations. Image: St. Natural light is known to boost moods and reduce sleep disorders.

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MARCH 22, 2021

The very nature of the pandemic, through the health implications, social distancing, and need to isolate, has really brought a central focus on the importance of home for most Americans. As more people are vaccinated and can socialize again, more sellers will feel comfortable listing their homes. Mon, 03/22/2021 - 10:39.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

2 Improved thermal comfort 3 : Reducing air leakage contributes to maintaining more consistent indoor temperatures. A tighter building envelope reduces drafts, cold spots, and heat loss, enhancing occupant comfort and safety by minimizing temperature variations and improving overall thermal performance.

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BD+C

APRIL 2, 2024

How university rec centers are evolving to support wellbeing 0 qpurcell Tue, 04/02/2024 - 13:35 Sports and Recreational Facilities In a LinkedIn Live, Recreation & Wellbeing’s Sadat Khan and Abby Diehl joined HOK architect Emily Ostertag to discuss the growing trend to design and program rec centers to support mental wellbeing and holistic health.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With a greater understanding of indoor environmental quality, acoustic ceiling material choices, and relevant product certifications, specifiers can have a positive impact on buildings’ indoor air quality (IAQ), lighting, safety, acoustic comfort, and, ultimately, on people’s health and well-being. IEQ and influential standards.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Buyers are generally willing to spend more green certifications as well, including more than $2,000 upfront for a home certified to an above-code standard for health and wellness — features that have becoming increasingly important in the wake of COVID-19. So in turn our homes needs to do a lot more for us.”. Read More. .

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JUNE 15, 2023

To prevent accidents and mitigate injuries on the jobsite, the Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA) regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards are evolving , and manufacturers of workplace safety gear are responding with new and improved designs for hard hats , work gloves, and more. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Comfort + Health. Comfort + Health. When home buyers did purchase homes, 29% of young millennial buyers (likely a first-time buyer) picked their neighborhood with their pet in mind. Proximity to the vet and outdoor space was important to these home buyers. Single-Family Homes.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As Glenna Wilson, founder and owner of Charis Homes, and the driving force behind the Sustainable, Healthier Home, in North Canton, Ohio, says, “This home represents a new level of performance, with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding energy savings, comfort, health, and durability.” Comfort + Health.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

In addition to energy and emissions conservations, building retrofits improve occupant health and comfort. In many cases, existing buildings are poorly insulated, or not insulated at all, and leaky, resulting in excess heat loss and reduced thermal comfort. Material selection for the building envelope is key.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, but that hasn't stopped homeowners from remodeling their living spaces for increased health and wellness. Comfort + Health. Even as the worst of the pandemic comes to an end, the wellness design trend is alive and well, says Insider. Home Design. Healthy Homes.

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