I here was a
time when our homes were built with only the essentials and were changed with
our own abilities.We had few needs and they were met with the abundance that
was available to us.We learned to be calm and serene and to produce substance
and long term riches.
Today we are
ensconced in flashy high rise buildings with all kinds of technological marvels
at hand.Even then with all these conveniences and comforts people in our world
are frantically looking for respite from the stress brought on by lifestyles that are aggressive, tuned to technology and full of rivalry.
The
atmospheric air we breathe may be bad if we live in a big city or close to an
industrial area.In comparison someone living in a rural area would enjoy each
breath of fresh air.Interior air is getting worse as shown by research as
buildings that are airtight are frequently not adequately ventilated.
Irritations
like headaches to worse ailments like asthma, allergies, hormone disorders and
cancer too are on account of the quality of air.There are more pronounced
symptoms in small children, sick people and elderly people. The rate of air
exchange in modem well-sealed buildings is only once every five hours or more.
The stale air contains thousands of chemicals from construction materials that
give off gas inside.
According to
Building Science the human body needs between one and two air changes every
hour to keep up vigor, regenerate body cells and remove environmental poisons.That is the air we have mentioned.Modern buildings have seen many new uses of electrical energy. New meaning to
convenience was found through the incandescent bulb and another thrilling
invention was the doorbell. We have been surrounded by inventions such as
air-conditioning, electric heating systems,satellite communication systems,
sophisticated electronic devices, computers, weapon systems and cell phone
know-how.
The energies
in these things are superimposed upon our delicate body energies and the
consequence shows that there has been a spurt in some illnesses that were not
known before the advent of the electricity era.Research is being carried out
on the long term effects of exposure to electro-magnetic radiation and is in
the infant stage.A major worry is cancer and destruction of cells.
All this is rather
alarming but we cannot shift our lives outdoors and put off the gadgets.The
dangers associated with development have been acknowledged by science. New
branches are trying to put forward new codes.
As we can't
leave our jobs which are carried out in airtight buildings full of EMR
(electro- magnetic radiation) a small beginning can be made.By increasing our
awareness we can provide a chief tool for producing influential ecological
practices for the generations to come. All products with strong fragrances
(cleaning, personal care products) are forbidden. Plastic building materials,
carpets, glues and paints are dangerous.Electrical gadgetry should be
minimized and that along with an abundance of natural ventilation are the chief
points.For prevention the effects of toxic materials on health should be
removed.Building Biology is not looking towards the 'good old days' of the
past but envisioning a more robust future.
The study of
using healthy building principles for better living, workspaces and the health
of those who occupy them literally means 'building biology'. It studies how the
impact of buildings on life and the living environment works. It takes a
holistic approach involving ecology, culture, sensitivity to nature, health,
and an organic approach. Interesting advantages are obtained through well
designed and executed breathing wall systems.
Over the
past four decades knowledge has been accumulated about the application of
Building Biology principles that pinpoints ways of eliminating or alleviating
obstacles in an attempt to make healthy living and working space. It applies to
new construction, redesigned and renovated current buildings. Planning of
residential centers interwoven with green spaces situated far from industrial
sites, harmonious with nature and oriented to the family is examined.Solar energy, natural ventilation and lighting, natural building materials, interiors
and furniture according to physiological discoveries are some other sides of
this science.
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