By Robert Milagre on
21 Oct 2015 •
openbook 3 minute read
Is it possible for a building to be sustainable if it doesn't put people first?
The Green Building Council of Australia doesn’t think so.
Buildings are more than simply shelter from the storm. At their best, our built environment enhances the health and well-bei …
Over the last two decades, the rise of efficient, green buildings has shown that thoughtful design, construction, and operation can create buildings and even entire communities that benefit people and the environment. Today, the focus of sustainability in the real estat …
By Kelly Worden on
15 May 2015 •
openbook 1 minute read
Strong evidence indicates that where we live, work, learn, and play affects our health and well-being. Green building professionals are in a unique position to ensure that their projects minimize health risks and capitalize on opportunities to improve health.
With f …
By Kelly Worden on
07 May 2015 •
openbook 2 minute read
Last year, we shared a preview of ongoing research funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) on the representation of health and well-being within LEED 2009. As previously described, a 'Green Health' partnership was launched in 2012 between the U.S. Green B …
Remember “The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Anderson?
Trailblazing engineer P. Ole Fanger often cited that fairy tale in his presentations on the state of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) research and practice. Dr. Fanger gently lampooned conventional …
By Joel Ann Todd on
17 Feb 2015 •
openbook 1 minute read
We are making huge strides in figuring out what makes materials “healthy” (or not) and encouraging building projects to specify these healthier alternatives. We cite studies that demonstrate benefits to building inhabitants and visitors, as well as their employers. …
By Kelly Worden on
05 Nov 2014 •
openbook 2 minute read
It is widely recognized that the structure of the built environment influences health. However, there is currently not a mechanism for investing in the development of health-promoting property. The health impacts of real estate development operate as economic externalit …
By GBIG Staff on
13 Oct 2014 •
openbook 2 minute read
A recently released World Green Building Council report sheds light on the linkages between occupant health, well-being, productivity and green buildings. The report focuses on the office environment and provides both a background on some existing evidence linking desig …
By Kelly Worden on
13 Oct 2014 •
openbook 2 minute read
Health will be front and center at Greenbuild in New Orleans! The conversation begins with two pre-conference Summits and continues right through Friday.
Tuesday, October 21 will be an especially big day: the Materials and Human Health Summit and the Affordable Homes …
The 2nd annual BUILDING Chicago/Greening the Heartland Expo took place last week in Chicago, Illinois. The conference drew architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, developers, and many more from across the region for a three-day event organized by USGBC-Il …
