Investigates whether energy conservation measures that tighten buildings also increase the risk of respiratory infection among occupants. Compares incidence rates of febrile acute respiratory disease at four army training centres over a 47 month period, between basic trainees in modern and old barracks. Rates were significantly higher in the modern (energy efficient design and construction) barracks.
Cohousing communities balance the traditional advantages of home ownership with the benefits of shared common facilities and ongoing connections wit neighbours. The communities consists of private dwellings with their own kitchens, living-dining rooms, and so on. Residents also have common facilities, such as a dining room, a community kitchen, lounges, meeting rooms, a laundry room, recreation facilities, a library, workshops, or a childcare area.
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