We are familiar with the sick building syndrome. So it shouldn’t surprise us that it works the other way around as well: People working in green buildings think better in the office and sleep better when they get home. Improved light, ventilation and heat control can boost workers’ productivity by thousands of dollars a year, a new study reveals. The study also suggests that beautiful design makes workers happier and more productive.
Healthy buildings make you smarter—and sleep better, research shows
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