Healthcare

Modern society is just recently coming into terms with the idea that our built environment impacts our physiology. It is no longer a surprise to hear about low employee turnover rates and fast patient recovery times in "healthy buildings." As the healthcare industry is also evolving with current society epidemics and constantly changing economic reforms, the basic premise of a solid healthy environment must prevail. It is a public necessity but at the same time a competitive marketplace - vying for excellence in its industry.

Because of its inherent nature, it is more critically scrutinized to ensure not only physical health, but mental longevity as well. Longevity through building sustainability makes physiological, psychological, and economical sense. Funding approvals taking into consideration the long-term successes - creates growth through health. It is no longer just a question of whether we can afford it, but more of a question whether we can't afford not to.

Healthcare Without Harm - reducing pollution in the industry

Hospitals for a Healthy Environment - educating the industry

Green Guide for Healthcare - "Best Practices for Creating High Performance Healing Environments"

Healthy Building Network - Links and resources for healthy building in healthcare and homes