Earth building materials offer architects, engineers and clients a low carbon walling solution for rise properties (under 3 storeys). Unfortunately, the mixture of sub-soil fibre known as Cob does not currently comply with thermal aspects many regulations across world. This paper designs optimises low-density cob mix intended to maintain material’s credentials whilst conforming regulations. Sam...

Low-carbon building regulations are acknowledged as critical instruments to facilitate the industry’s decarbonization transition. However, recent studies have shown that non-compliance with low-carbon requirements is under-researched, leading a significant divergence between policy intentions and actual performance. In light of this, paper aims provide synthesis existing research on regulations...

The filtration of aerosols and the behavior of aerosolized particles are less intuitive and more complex than commonly indicated in the medical literature, but once the basic principles are presented, they are not difficult to understand or apply. Particles with diameters close to the most penetrating particle size are clearly the particles of greatest concern, interest, and value in considerin...

The Political Constitution of Chile establishes the right of the people to live in an environment which is free from contamination. The State has a duty to uphold this right and to preserve nature. With the aim of reconciling this constitutional guarantee with the pursuit of profitable economic activities, the concept of 'sustainable development' has been promoted. This mechanism makes it possi...

Slavinski, Faye Sorhage, and Carl Williams for their clarifi cation on state and national regulations aimed at reducing the risks of salmonellosis and their advice on conducting this survey. We also thank members and staff of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education for their assistance.

The increase in government regulation during the 1960s and 1970s is examined, as well as showing the importance of understanding the benefit/cost ratio of regulation.