Creating healthy buildings and sustainable environments in construction involves incorporating design elements and materials, and practices that promote well-being, productivity and environmental sustainability. Fully recognizing that most people spend the majority of their time indoors and therefore air quality and indoor environments have a significant impact on our health and wellbeing, we are therefore committed to understanding that a building with improved environmental performance is more valuable from a commercial, social and environmental perspective.
To create healthy living spaces at EK Innovative Engineering, we apply key strategies based on our practice and continuous learning of new technologies:
- Biophilic design: when creating new concepts, we incorporate elements such as green spaces, living walls, rooftop gardens and indoor plants to improve air quality, reduce stress and enhance residents’ connection to nature.
- Acoustic comfort: we implement advanced soundproofing techniques such as acoustic panels, insulation and double-glazed windows to minimize noise transfer between rooms and improve occupant comfort and productivity.
- Ergonomics and spatial organization: we design user-centered spaces with ergonomic furniture, adjustable workstations and flexible layouts to meet the different needs and activities of users.
- Accessibility: referring to current regulatory requirements, we ensure that buildings are accessible to people with disabilities by including features such as wide doorways, accessible restrooms, ramps and elevators to create an inclusive environment for all residents.
- Smart building systems: we integrate smart building systems to monitor and control indoor environmental conditions such as temperature, lighting and air quality to create healthier indoor environments. We strive to use technologies that prevent the accumulation of harmful chemical compounds inside urban spaces.
- Wise selection of materials: we select materials that do not contain toxic chemicals such as VOCs or formaldehyde to prevent health problems associated with indoor air quality. We also adhere to regulatory requirements and do not use prohibited materials such as asbestos.
- Creating biophilic design: we use design elements that create a deeper connection between occupants and nature, such as natural materials such as wood and stone, lightweight shelving, sunrooms and nature-inspired furniture.
- Acoustics/sound management: we ensure that noise pollution is eliminated by providing privacy in different spaces using appropriate barriers between rooms or work areas.
By implementing these strategies in construction projects, our architects, engineers and interior designers create healthy spaces that prioritize the well-being of occupants, increase productivity, reduce absenteeism, improve overall quality of life, increase property values and promote sustainable use of the environment.
We have in-depth knowledge of the health effects of construction products, having worked on large new build and fit-out projects. We combine this with our experience in all aspects of building services and environmental engineering to provide comprehensive advice with wellbeing and health at its core.
To find out more, please contact us at info@ek-innovative.com to receive information from experts competent in the respective field.