Subject: Indus International School - Bangalore, India

Posted by Michael Skelly on 3/4/2010
In Reply To:Indus International School - Bangalore, India Posted by Sarah Boyar on 3/4/2010

Message:

Sarah,

Food research is a good example. It reminds me of food industry's dream to develop a square tomato because it would be easier for them to pack and ship.

The gap in research that you identified in food research also applies to building and architecture research. In fact, this was such a strong general pattern that it created an opportunity in the building science and "occupant" studies field for "green" building proponents to sponsor research that shows that human health, productivity, and satisfaction can be significantly/measurably improved by adopting certain principles, methods, and materials that fit within the "green" new construction (NC), architecture, and neighborhood design (ND) practices.

Regards,

Mike Skelly

Links
GSA Study finds 27 percent higher occupant satisfaction
http://www.eco-structure.com/green-building/sustainable-proof.aspx
See USGBC Studies - Occupant Satisfaction, Health & Productivity Section
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=77