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Effects of green buildings on employee health and productivity

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  • Singh, A.
  • Syal, M.
  • Grady, S.C.
  • Korkmaz, S.

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We investigated the effects of improved indoor environmental quality (IEQ) on perceived health and productivity in occupants who moved from conventional to green (according to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ratings) office buildings. In 2 retrospectiveprospective case studies we found that improved IEQ contributed to reductions in perceived absenteeism and work hours affected by asthma, respiratory allergies, depression, and stress and to selfreported improvements in productivity. These preliminary findings indicate that green buildings may positively affect public health.

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  • Singh, A. & Syal, M. & Grady, S.C. & Korkmaz, S., 2010. "Effects of green buildings on employee health and productivity," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(9), pages 1665-1668.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.180687_4
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.180687
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