Housing and Asthma

Housing and Asthma by Stirling Howieson, published by Taylor & Francis in 2005, explores the connection between the built environment and the rising incidence of asthma. This edition spans 199 pages and is presented in English. The book draws on findings from a six-year research project to examine how the construction industry can influence asthma trends, focusing on both existing housing and the design of new dwellings.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of housing’s impact on respiratory health, addressing the challenges posed by current living conditions and proposing strategies to mitigate asthma’s prevalence. The text delves into design principles and financial assessments related to housing, making it relevant for those interested in health and fitness, environmental science, and medical conditions. This work aims to contribute to the discourse on asthma and its relationship with the environment, offering insights for professionals in various fields.
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Asthma is on the rise in a number of countries, in this volume Howieson asks what role the built environment has to play and what the construction industry can do to either slow the increase or reverse the trend. Based on the findings of a six-year research project, this book considers all aspects of housing to develop new strategies for dealing with the asthma pandemic in Britain and beyond. With the focus on the design and use pattern of our dwellings, the book looks at tackling the problems inherent in existing housing as well as forging guiding principles for the design of new dwellings, together with a financial assessment of the proposals.
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