How healthy is your building?

Research shows healthy buildings have a big impact on occupants' well-being and productivity. See how you can make your building healthier.

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Why are healthy buildings important?

Healthy buildings are the ones that support physical, mental, and social well-being. Because most people spend most of their time inside, buildings may be important boosters of health and well-being. Lighting, air quality and filtration, temperature control, adequate HVAC systems, materials, humidity levels, and facilities are important factors in making a building healthy. High-performance ventilation techniques, for example, have been shown in trials to lower respiratory diseases by 9-20%. Healthy buildings directly correlate to performance, according to productivity science. Health Performance Indicators (HPIs) are measurements that examine the structure and its inhabitants to track building health.

The value of healthy buildings

To successfully achieve and maintain healthy buildings, facility managers and buildings owners must monitor the elements that impact occupant health, including air quality, carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity, volatile organic compounds, occupancy levels and other key metrics.

Investing in healthy buildings can result in higher employee confidence and loyalty while reduced health insurance costs. Certifications including WELL, Fitwel and RESET offer opportunities to differentiate your buildings.

3.5

Fewer sick days per employee

20%

Rental premium potential

New technologies to meet new building demands

Ensuring that buildings are resilient and sustainable in providing a safe environment for their occupants is paramount, but the requirements and tools are constantly changing. We recently gathered a panel of industry experts to discuss new technologies and other trends in the practice of healthy buildings.

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Ensuring occupant health in three steps

Building owners, operators and occupants all want their buildings to be healthy. Many are not aware that they already have some of the sensors and data needed for improving the health score of their building and the well-being of its occupants. We recommend three basics steps: assess, analyse and act.

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Reducing infectious disease risks with smart technologies

The transmission of viruses is a concern for building owners, operators and occupants. Building management systems (BMS) and associated smart building technologies play a central role in identifying infectious disease threats, reducing risks of transmission and monitoring for policy compliance.

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Stay informed on healthy building trends

Read the latest articles from our experts in healthy buildings for more information and insights to make your buildings future-ready.

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Returning to the workplace

With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease in many places, employees are gradually returning to the workplace. Consequently, building owners and facility managers must have a strong focus on building occupants' well-being, space management, air quality, cleaning and disinfecting, and operational efficiency to ensure a confident and successful return.

Preparing for the next normal

Traditional models of workplace design focused on cost reduction and efficiency are being rapidly replaced by more dynamic and agile models that are designed to increase health, well-being and an unprecedented level of flexibility for remote working.

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Maintaining building's value

Expectations for greater energy efficiency, a healthier working environment and a better occupant experience are putting increased demands on buildings. Smart, connected technologies and advisory services can meet those challenges and drive buildings' value.

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Making buildings healthier

Building owners and operators can measure and improve the health of their buildings and reduce the spread of germs by actively monitoring key metrics of their buildings and managing spaces. Take a deeper look at the solutions that can make buildings and their occupants healthier

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How to ensure a safe and healthy return to work

Find out the four key areas to meeting the demands of the returning workforce in our complimentary e-guide.

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What are the benefits to a healthy building?

A healthy building attempts to make its occupants happier and more productive through ethical construction procedures. Some of the benefits of healthy buildings for their occupants are Reduced illness, higher productivity and a better mood. There are ai scrubbers and surface cleaners in healthy buildings that can help ward off disease-causing bacteria. These buildings maintain a pleasant temperature and a proper ventilation system for improved focus and productivity. Healthy buildings also have many green open spaces that can help uplift your mood.

How can you make a building healthier?

Making a building healthier is by installing proper ventilation systems and HVAC systems. Lighting is another component that may make a building healthy: the intensity and spectrum of light substantially influence people's well-being and performance. Bright light with a higher short-wavelength content (blue light) was shown to improve productivity, cognitive function, and mood and minimize drowsiness and weariness during the work or school day.

What are the key elements of a healthy building?

Some of the key elements that make a healthy building are:

Ventilation

Fresh air must be brought into the structure, and pollutants must be diffused, both those created by the occupants, such as CO2, and those produced as by-products of human activities.

Air quality

Good air quality is an important determinant of healthy buildings. Buildings with poor indoor air quality can lead to many health complications for their residents.

Moisture content

Due to leaking pipes and poor drainage systems, the excess moisture content in buildings can lead to mould. Asthma, allergic reactions and airway infections are the most common health problems linked to mould.