You have a lot on your mind.
We fully understand that as an architect, building owner, manager or facility manager there are serious issues in front of you.
Creating and maintaining 'green', if not fully certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings has become an increasingly high priority among progressive Building Professionals from all sectors.
Interior plant installations have become a multi-functional investment now earning LEED credits towards certification. We will be featuring LEED Certified projects which contributed specifically to the Innovation in Design credit category in our LEED Credit Portfolio.
The following quotes are from our current featured LEED Credit Portfolio project, titled "E & E" obtained during a recent survey on the impact of the building on employees performance. (see Credit EQ 4.2 for additional information on the building survey)
“The environment definitely contributes to my productivity. For example, the day I found out that the bird of paradise bloomed in the lower horseshoe I was in a great mood, hence, I had a great work day.”
“I am fortunate enough to sit under the atrium, which I enjoy tremendously. Natural sunlight, green foliage and a fresh breeze (with an open atrium) in the summer time makes me feel like I'm working outside. Having worked in
other offices without these features makes one appreciate how these design features can improve my outlook at work.”
"I am new here, and very much enjoyed seeing fox and deer out the window on my way to the copy machine my first week. I also enjoy looking at the trees in the atrium with the light filtering through the leaves, and opening windows for
fresh air. It is a wonderful work space.” “You can't go anywhere in this building without seeing the outside. That is so much better than seeing walls.”
“I enjoy being able to look outside during a stressful day and view the trees, birds and other wildlife in our backyard. This is definitely a stress reducer.”
|
