Investing In People: The Social Benefits of Sustainable Design
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This paper provides an overview of theory and research on the human benefits of building design. Identified benefits include improved health outcomes, psychological well being, reduced stress, improved cognitive performance, and improved work and life satisfaction. While many building variables affect these outcomes, there is growing evidence that the high impact design features are connection to nature, incorporation of daylight and sunlight in buildings, sensory change and variability, and improved personal control over ambient conditions.
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