Abstract
The importance of building quality to the health and well-being of occupants and surrounding neighbors cannot be overemphasized. Smart structures were construed to proffer solution to various issues of sustainable development including social factors that is concerned with health and safety of people. Based on existing literature materials on building quality, smart structures and general aspect of sustainable developments, this study examined the benefits of smart structures in the prevention of various health issues in infrastructural buildings, which has been a concern for stakeholders in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. The criterion for indoor environmental quality was adopted and various health and bodily issues related to building quality were explained. The adoption of smart structure concept will help to manage physical, chemical, biological and psychological factors of building with a view to enhancing better quality of life of occupants.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 012064 |
Journal | IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering |
Volume | 269 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 Nov 2017 |
Event | 2017 4th International Conference on Advanced Materials, Mechanics and Structural Engineering, AMMSE 2017 - Tianjin, China Duration: 22 Sept 2017 → 24 Sept 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- General Engineering