LEED green building means a lot of things: increased energy efficiency, reduced waste, lower costs. Human health, an increasing priority in the sustainability world, has always been a part of LEED goals as well. At USGBC, we know that the places where we live, learn, work and play—indoors and out—must support our overall wellness.

The LEED credit category for indoor environmental quality (EQ) reflects USGBC’s commitment to occupant health and comfort. The EQ category includes prerequisites and credits for design and construction projects, interiors, homes and existing buildings.

When it comes to indoor office spaces in particular, research has long shown that good air quality, ventilation, lighting, acoustics and thermal control lead to greater productivity and employee retention.

Going beyond the building, LEED for Neighborhood Development rewards design of more walkable communities with green spaces that bring neighbors together. In addition, among the performance categories measured in communities that achieve LEED for Cities certification is one for human experience.

Link here:    https://www.usgbc.org/articles/human-health-and-wellbeing-through-leed