Summary:
The book explores the impact of indoor environmental quality on human health, productivity, and well-being, advocating for building designs that prioritize occupants' health. It provides evidence-based strategies for improving air quality, lighting, water systems, and building materials to create healthier work and living spaces.
Key points:
1. 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building: Allen and Macomber outline nine key elements for a building's health: ventilation, air quality, thermal health, moisture, dust/pests, safety/security, water quality, noise, and lighting/views. They stress that ignoring these can harm health and cognitive function.
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