Beyond aesthetics, the design of our workplaces directly impacts our health. Studies reveal a clear link between poor light quality and limited access to natural views with increased sick leave. Smoke-free policies have been demonstrably effective, reducing smoking prevalence by 3.8% and lowering tobacco consumption by a significant 3.1 cigarettes per day for continuing smokers. Workplaces can either support wellbeing or be a detriment to it. Conscious office design can blend aspects of health in spaces to cultivate physical, mental, and social well-being.
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Investing in Wellbeing: How Healthy Workspaces Drive Productivity and Profit
https://www.archdaily.com/1018284/investing-in-wellbeing-how-healthy-workspaces-drive-productivity-and-profitAnkitha Gattupalli
Why the Global South Needs Different Sustainability Benchmarks
As world governments grapple with environmental crises, the construction industry rushes to reevaluate sustainable design and develop new ways of measuring its efficiency. Consequently, green building certification systems (GBCS) started gaining traction in the 20th century to evaluate and promote sustainable construction practices. The Global South faces distinctive challenges in building sustainable cities. Its developing nations demand an exclusive approach to designing an appropriate, economical, and inspiring architecture for their promising futures.
https://www.archdaily.com/997062/why-the-global-south-needs-different-sustainability-benchmarksAnkitha Gattupalli