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Take the quiz and learn some interesting facts about how your health, wellbeing and productivity can be affected by the built environment and the buildings you live and work in. Completing the quiz will earn you 10 points for your OU or EF.

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1.

What % of their day does the average European resident spend indoors?
- A.
  
  75%
- B.
  
  80%
- C.
  
  90%
Correct Answer
C. 90%

Explanation
The correct answer is 90%. This is because the average European resident spends a majority of their day indoors, whether it be at home, work, or other indoor activities. Factors such as weather conditions, work schedules, and lifestyle preferences contribute to this high percentage. It is important for individuals to find a balance between indoor and outdoor activities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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2.

On average, indoor air pollutant levels are _____ times higher than outdoor pollutant levels
- A.
  
  2-5
- B.
  
  6-7
- C.
  
  8-10
Correct Answer
A. 2-5

Explanation
Indoor air pollutant levels are typically 2-5 times higher than outdoor pollutant levels. This is because indoor spaces are often more confined and less ventilated, leading to a buildup of pollutants from various sources such as cleaning products, tobacco smoke, and building materials. Additionally, outdoor pollutants can also enter indoor spaces through open windows or doors. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper ventilation and take measures to reduce indoor pollutants for a healthier living environment.

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3.

Workplace research has shown that office plants can assist in boosting staff well-being by up to:
- A.
  
  11%
- B.
  
  28%
- C.
  
  47%
Correct Answer
C. 47%

Explanation
The study, designed by the University of Exeter compared people’s effective output across different types of business space. The results showed that allowing staff to make design decisions in a workspace enhanced with office plants can increase well-being by 47%, increase creativity by 45% and increase productivity by 38%.

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4.

It has been calculated that the health benefits of living with a view of a green space are worth up to _____ per person per year
- A.
  
  £80
- B.
  
  £300
- C.
  
  £450
Correct Answer
B. £300

Explanation
This value was estimated according to scientific research, and consists in part by providing areas for people to exercise but also because simply looking at nature lifts people's wellbeing.

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5.

A daily walk in the park can reduce the risk of heart attack by:
- A.
  
  20%
- B.
  
  35%
- C.
  
  50%
Correct Answer
C. 50%

Explanation
Studies have also shown that a daily brisk walk in a park can reduce the risk of heart attacks, Strokes and Diabetes by 50% and Alzheimer’s Disease by 25%

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6.

In a study of patients recovering from gall bladder surgery, what was the difference in recovery between patients with a view of nature, compared to those who had a view of a brick wall?
- A.
  
  Those with a view of nature experienced less complications during recovery than those with the view of a brick wall
- B.
  
  There was no significant difference in the recovery of the patients
- C.
  
  Those with a view of nature recovered faster than those with the view of a brick wall on average
Correct Answer
C. Those with a view of nature recovered faster than those with the view of a brick wall on average

Explanation
On average, patients whose windows overlooked a scene of nature were released after 7.96 days, compared with the 8.71 days it took for patients whose views were of the hospital’s exterior walls to recover sufficiently to be released—a decrease of 8.5% (Ulrich, 1984). This adds up to nationwide savings of $93,324,031 for the US, based on average hospital stay and costs per diem.

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7.

True or false: When a school moves from an older building to a new lighter, airier and energy efficient building designed to ensure the occupants are more productive, the students grades improve.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
At Bristol Brunel Academy, the number of students achieving A*-C GCSE grades rose from 23% in 2007 to 90% in 2012 after moving to a healthier building

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8.

During the heat wave in summer 2003, how many additional deaths in Europe were as a result of the higher temperatures and poor building design?
- A.
  
  500
- B.
  
  5000
- C.
  
  20,000
Correct Answer
C. 20,000

Explanation
At the time, the scale of the heat wave made it a natural disaster. Temperatures such as 38°C are likely to be common during summers beyond 2050.

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9.

How many estimated deaths each year are attributed to poor air quality in the UK?
- A.
  
  21,000
- B.
  
  28,000
- C.
  
  53,000
Correct Answer
A. 21,000

Explanation
A recent report highlighted that Britain was the third biggest contributor to Europe’s air pollution, with air pollution costing Britain £10 billion in lost time, clean up and chronic diseases

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10.

In a study by Singh et al. (2010), researchers investigated how moving from an old office building to a new, certified office building affected the number of hours staff reported sick due to asthma or respiratory conditions – what happened to the number of hours?
- A.
  
  They didn't change
- B.
  
  They reduced by 15%
- C.
  
  They reduced by over 50%
Correct Answer
C. They reduced by over 50%

Explanation
Singh et al. (2010) found that overall, companies could expect an additional 39 hours of additional work from each employee per year, just by being in a healthy building. If the same statistics were applied to Skanska (assuming 5,200 staff and 1 day = 8 hrs), the result equals an extra 70 years of additional work per year

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Health And The Built Environment Quiz

What % of their day does the average European resident spend indoors?

On average, indoor air pollutant levels are _____ times higher than outdoor pollutant levels

Workplace research has shown that office plants can assist in boosting staff well-being by up to:

It has been calculated that the health benefits of living with a view of a green space are worth up to _____ per person per year

A daily walk in the park can reduce the risk of heart attack by:

In a study of patients recovering from gall bladder surgery, what was the difference in recovery between patients with a view of nature, compared to those who had a view of a brick wall?

True or false: When a school moves from an older building to a new lighter, airier and energy efficient building designed to ensure the occupants are more productive, the students grades improve.

During the heat wave in summer 2003, how many additional deaths in Europe were as a result of the higher temperatures and poor building design?

How many estimated deaths each year are attributed to poor air quality in the UK?

In a study by Singh et al. (2010), researchers investigated how moving from an old office building to a new, certified office building affected the number of hours staff reported sick due to asthma or respiratory conditions – what happened to the number of hours?