24-h personal monitoring of exposure to Power Frequency Magnetic Fields in adolescents – Results of a National Survey

Eliyahu, I.; Hareuveny, Ronen; Riven, M.; Kandel, Shaiela; Kheifets, Leeka

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2017.06.027

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“…The intensity of the magnetic flux increases or decreases within local limits, and terrestrial radiation is also altered by other artificial factors related to the design and construction of buildings [ 54 ]. In turn, the general buffering effect of a resistant structure that occurs in all buildings [ 55 ] must be taken into account to adequately establish the comparison values of this study.…”

Section: Status Of the Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in Residential Design Related to the Influence of Geomagnetism

Glaria

Arnedo

Gutiérrez

2018

IJERPH

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Since the origin of the Modern Movement, there has been a basic commitment to improving housing conditions and the well-being of occupants, especially given the prediction that 2/3 of humanity will reside in cities by 2050. Moreover, a compact model of the city with tall buildings and urban densification at this scale will be generated. Continuous constructive and technological advances have developed solid foundations on safety, energy efficiency, habitability, and sustainability in housing design. However, studies on improving the quality of life in these areas continue to be a challenge for architects and engineers. This paper seeks to contribute health-related information to the study of residential design, specifically the influence of the geomagnetic field on its occupants. After compiling information on the effects of geomagnetic fields from different medical studies over 23 years, a case study of a 16-story high-rise building is presented, with the goal of proposing architectural design recommendations for long-term occupation in the same place. The purpose of the present work is three-fold: first, to characterize the geomagnetic field variability of buildings; second, to identify the causes and possible related mechanisms; and third, to define architectural criteria on the arrangement of uses and constructive elements for housing.

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Section: Status Of the Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%