OVERVIEW
Design and building professionals: you’re on call. Health is not just about the doctors and nurses; interior spaces, buildings, and communities have far-reaching impacts on wellness. Design choices can:
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help prevent mold and moisture issues
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provide fresh air
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ensure access to clean drinking water
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prevent exposure to toxic chemicals
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encourage fitness
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support healthy circadian rhythms
Too often, though, our buildings do the opposite. These articles lay out best practices for health-focused design, based on sound scientific research.
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WELL Building Standard Moves Toward Certification-With GBCI
May 5, 2014News Brief
The same body that reviews LEED project documentation will be the third-party certifier for the forthcoming health standard called WELL.
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Building Products and Health: A Look at Risk vs. Hazard
April 2, 2014Primer
Use of "hazard avoidance" versus "risk assessment" for understanding toxicity of building materials is hotly debated. Why, and is there a common-sense answer?
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Biophilic Design: Indulging Our Love of Life
March 3, 2014Primer
New biophilia metrics pin down what it means to engage the love of nature through design.
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BPA, Phthalates Won't Be EPA Chemicals of Concern
November 1, 2013News Brief
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Beyond Accessible: Universal Design for Green Buildings
July 28, 2013Primer
By planning ahead for all ages and abilities, designers reduce the need for renovations and may extend building service life.
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Daylighting Correlates with More Sleep in New Study
July 28, 2013News Brief
Employees with windows in their offices had healthier lifestyles and got more rest at night, researchers say.
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Breathing Easy in LEED Housing
June 27, 2013News Analysis
A new study finds that asthma symptoms recede for residents of a LEED-certified building with indoor air quality measures.
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Flame Retardants Put Firefighters at Risk
June 3, 2013News Brief
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World's First LEED for Healthcare Certification
April 26, 2013News Brief
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If You Build It, They Will Walk
April 3, 2013News Brief
