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Analysis of Sustainable Therapy Room Surfaces in Acute Mental Health Impatient Facilities-A Field Study in Essex Rochford Hospital in UK

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Abstract

This article is based on the developments in recycling of materials and design principles of sustainable surface materials in acute mental hospital therapy rooms. The use of recycled, reusable and local materials in interiors is a contemporary issue for the sustainability of environment. The use of sustainable materials is important in designing healthy building interiors and for human health. Thus, the aim of this paper is to examine the most recent innovations in design principles of sustainable materials in acute mental hospital therapy rooms, placing an emphasis on patient comfort and providing them with a homelike environment in order to accelerate the healing process.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Advances In Energy And Environment
EditorsL Trilling, S Perkins, D Dionysiou, L Perlovsky, K Davey, D Landgrebe, MA Marino, DL Russell, SH Collicott, M Ceccarelli, JW Lund
PublisherWorld Scientific And Engineering Acad And Soc
Pages252-+
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)978-960-474-055-0
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event4th IASME/WSEAS International Conference on Energy and Environment - Cambridge
Duration: 24 Mar 200926 Mar 2009

Publication series

NameEnergy And Environmental Engineering Series

Conference

Conference4th IASME/WSEAS International Conference on Energy and Environment
CityCambridge
Period24/03/0926/03/09

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Environment
  • Healthy buildings
  • Mental hospital
  • Surface materials
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable materials
  • Therapy room

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