Background While risk of outdoor transmission of respiratory viral infections is hypothesized
to be low, there are limited data on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in outdoor compared to …

The seasonal cycle of respiratory viral diseases has been widely recognized for thousands
of years, as annual epidemics of the common cold and influenza disease hit the human …

Purpose As immersive technologies gain wider adoption, contemporary service researchers
are tasked with studying their service experiences in ways that preserve and attend to their …

Smart buildings are emerging as complex cyber-physical systems that aim to provide safe,
comfortable, energy-efficient, and aesthetically pleasing environments. However, traditional …

Worldwide people tend to spend approximately 90% of their time in different indoor
environments. Along with the penetration of outside air pollutants, contaminants are …

The occupants' presence, activities, and behaviour can significantly impact the building's
performance and energy efficiency. Currently, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning …

Building controls are becoming more important and complicated due to the dynamic and
stochastic energy demand, on-site intermittent energy supply, as well as energy storage …

A growing body of empirical evidence is revealing the value of nature experience for mental
health. With rapid urbanization and declines in human contact with nature globally, crucial …

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people spent on average around 90% of their time
indoors. Now more than ever, with work-from-home orders in place, it is crucial that we …

Growing evidence suggests that environmentally relevant elevations in CO2 (< 5,000 ppm)
may pose direct risks for human health. Increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations could …