Voluntary green-rating systems exist in different forms worldwide to certify the sustainability
of residential and commercial buildings and help national policies promote energy-efficient …

The rapid growth of the global population and urbanization has led to environmental
degradation, resulting in a worldwide energy crisis. In response, the quality of architecture …

It is widely believed that sustainable building design strategies create improved indoor
environmental quality and should, thus, be associated with improved occupant comfort …

Thirty years of public health research have demonstrated that improved indoor
environmental quality is associated with better health outcomes. Recent research has …

Past research exploring employee health, wellbeing and productivity in green office
buildings has yielded mixed results and lacks a theoretical framework to explain these …

This paper endeavours to present building owners, managers, architects and
design/builders with a compelling business case for considering a green building for their …

Purpose This paper aims to explore the impact of buildings on the creation of healthy
workplaces (HWs) and end users' physical and mental health and well-being. The paper …

A step-by-step guide to designing environmentally friendly commercial interiors. Millions of
people in the US workforce rely on interior designers to create environments that make them …

This paper addresses a controversial issue that Green Building Rating Systems (GBRS) may
not necessarily improve user experience, particularly indoor thermal comfort. We conducted …

The open access book discusses human health and wellbeing within the context of built
environments. It provides a comprehensive overview of relevant sources of literature and …