Comfort
A focus on comfort in building design means a focus on people and their ability to work, learn, and heal. The connection between thermal, acoustical, and other types of comfort and productivity in the workplace is well established.
Because of this, investing in the comfort of occupants is one of the most cost-effective green design strategies. It’s also just common sense: buildings aren’t here for their own sake; they’re here for us.
Comfort
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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New Standard 55: 'Cool People, Not Buildings'
News Brief
Changes to ASHRAE Standard 55 will allow building operators to turn up fans, instead of air-conditioning, to keep people cool in warm conditions.
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National Center for Healthy Housing Rates Green Building Systems
News Analysis
The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) has announced results of its evaluation of major national green building and indoor air quality standards.
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Sustainable Projects Increase Firm Profits
News Analysis
Despite widespread beliefs to the contrary, sustainable building projects are more profitable than conventional projects-according to one internal study by HOK.
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Armstrong Headquarters Achieves Platinum
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