Green ergonomics: definition and scope

Thatcher, Andrew

doi:10.1080/00140139.2012.718371

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“…A brief insight of three key theories related to human-nature relationship is useful. Wilson's (1984) biophilia hypothesis is widely acknowledged and provides background and a catalyst for much research into human-nature relations (Hartig et al 2011) and has informed the biophilic design of buildings (Kellert, Heerwagen and Mador 2011; Ryan et al 2014), which has clear links to ergonomics (Thatcher 2013). Biophilia states that humans have an inborn tendency to affiliate with nature (Wilson 1984).…”

Section: Nature-human Relationship Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nature: a new paradigm for well-being and ergonomics

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Nature is presented as a new paradigm for ergonomics. As a discipline concerned with well-being the importance of natural environments for wellness should be part of ergonomics knowledge and practise. This position is supported by providing a concise summary of the evidence of the value of the natural environment to well-being.Further, an emerging body of research has found relationships between well-being and a connection to nature, a concept that reveals the integrative character of human experience which can inform wider practice and epistemology in ergonomics.Practitioners are encouraged to bring nature into the workplace, so that ergonomics keeps pace with the move to nature-based solutions, but also as a necessity in the current ecological and social context. Keywords: Nature, health, well-being, ergonomics.Practitioner Summary: Nature-based solutions are coming to the fore to address societal challenges such as well-being. As ergonomics is concerned with well-being there is a need for a paradigm shift in the discipline. This position is supported by providing a concise summary of the evidence of the value of the natural environment to well-being.3

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Section: Nature-human Relationship Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moray, 1993;Thatcher, 2013). Strengthening human exposure to, and connection with nature through simple interventions would be not only beneficial for human health and well-being, but for the environment as well, and there is a need for a coalition of disciplines to promote human interaction with nature (Sandifer et al 2014).…”

Section: Applied Valuementioning

confidence: 99%

Nature: a new paradigm for well-being and ergonomics

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“…Stern, 2006), hence the application of Ergonomics to the sustainability domain (e.g. Haslam & Waterson, 2013;Thatcher, 2012). Intervention programmes to this effect have been well documented in the domestic setting (Abrahamse, Steg, Vlek, & Rothengatter, 2005), and such schemes (alongside technological improvements) are likely to have contributed to the reduction in household energy use figures seen over the past 40 years in the UK (see Department of Energy and Climate Change, 2015).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

What do people know about eco-driving?

McIlroy

Stanton

2016

Ergonomics

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An online survey of 321 respondents revealed that the majority of people are aware of eco-driving and have a positive attitude towards it. Although the types of eco-driving tips offered by respondents, and their potential effect on fuelconsumption, were in line with those found in the popular and academic literature, knowledge of specific fuel saving behaviours was generally low.Relationships were found between environmental attitudes and knowledge of, and propensity to perform eco-driving behaviours; however, these relationships were weak, indicating that neither pro-environmental attitudes nor knowledge of eco-driving behaviours is strongly indicative of actual eco-driving performance. Males were found to be more knowledgeable of the means for driving in a fuel-efficient manner than females; however, no effect was found for either age or level of general education. Results are discussed in terms of the challenges and opportunities for encouraging eco-driving, and the necessity for both governmental and industry involvement.

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“…There has been recognition that of the three pillars of sustainable development, the main focus in the rating systems thus far has been on the environment and the economics with little attention given to the social (human) dimension [2,3]. The human factors/ergonomics (HF/E) literature has acknowledged and begun to define the role of HF/E professionals in the area of green ergonomics [4][5][6]. Numerous studies have investigated the occupant experience within green buildings.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Numerous studies have investigated the occupant experience within green buildings. While there have been many identified benefits to working in green buildings, there have also been persistent issues that need to be addressed [5,[7][8][9].…”

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Re-evaluation of a LEED Platinum Building: Occupant experiences of health and comfort

Dorsey

Hedge

2017

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:There is a need to better understand the perceived experiences of workers in green buildings as the literature to this point has been mixed. OBJECTIVES: To re-evaluate occupant experiences within a LEED platinum building and investigate current experiences in general. METHODS: An online post occupancy evaluation (POE) survey of 62 occupants of LEED Platinum building on a US college campus is reported. The online survey addressed indoor environmental quality in relation to health, productivity and satisfaction. RESULTS: Of the respondents, 38.7% had participated in a prior POE of this building in 2011 and results were compared for this subgroup, as well as for overall results. There was a significant increase in satisfaction with office workstations and air freshness as compared to 3 years earlier. However, there was also a significant increase in reported frequency of all physical symptoms. When looking just at the current POE results, control over features of the workstation had a significant relationship with most outcomes of interest. CONCLUSION: While improvements have been noted, issues continue to exist that have implications for health, productivity and satisfaction. The results of this study have implications for the ergonomic design of workstations and indoor environmental quality within LEED buildings.

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Green ergonomics: definition and scope

Cited by 131 publications

References 45 publications

Nature: a new paradigm for well-being and ergonomics

Nature: a new paradigm for well-being and ergonomics

What do people know about eco-driving?

Re-evaluation of a LEED Platinum Building: Occupant experiences of health and comfort

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