Green buildings boost productivity, but we must be careful not to over-promise

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John Alker of the Green Building Council reveals new global plans to investigate the link between greener buildings and employee productivity

People get better, quicker, in green hospitals. That's crackers isn't it? Maybe, maybe not. There are studies that have shown faster recovery rates in hospital rooms with views of nature and reduced need...

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