1.1.3. Health and Well-being

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is indoor air quality?

   Hint

   Think about if the air smells fresh or stale.

2. 2.

   Name a benefit of natural light.

   Hint

   Consider how sunlight makes you feel.

3. 3.

   What is the main benefit of good indoor air quality?

   • Improved health
   • Higher costs
   • More noise

   Hint

   Think about what good air can do for your body.

4. 4.

   True or False: Natural light can negatively impact mood.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how people feel on sunny days.

5. 5.

   Propose a multi-faceted strategy for a new office building to enhance health and well-being based on different areas such as air quality, lighting, thermal comfort, and acoustics.

   Hint

   Consider what elements make you feel comfortable and focused in a workspace.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze how poor acoustics in a classroom can affect student learning and suggest modifications to alleviate these issues.

   Hint

   Think about how noise interacts with learning environments.