Design for minimal radiation exposure

Environment
Published: 31 August 2006
by Don Maisch, John Podd and Bruce Rapley
ISSN: 2207-466X

This paper explores the evidence that another factor to be considered in Sick Building Syndrome and Indoor Environment Quality is exposure to prolonged and excessive electromagnetic fields (EMFs).  Enough evidence now exists to justify taking a precautionary approach in building design to significantly reduce and minimise occupant exposure at relatively little cost at the planning and design stage.

 Note Summary
  1. Introduction
  2. Electromagnetic fields
  3. Potential sources of exposure
  4. The Swedish 'no risk' and "healthy office' projects
  5. Current exposure guidelines and regulations framework
  6. Strategies fr minimising magnetic fields in buildings
  7. Conclusion