It’s become increasingly clear, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, that buildings have a profound impact on both the planet and the people who use them. Buildings, where we spend approximately 90% of our lives inside, according to the U.S. EPA, can help make us happier and more productive, as well as improve our well-being. They must also be part of the solution in the fight against climate change. Buildings currently account for 37% of global energy consumption, according to the International Energy Agency, and the U.S. Department of Energy shares that almost a third of that energy is wasted.
Driven by COVID-19 on the one hand, and climate change on the other, building owners, managers and operators are working hard to both support healthier workplaces and advance energy-saving solutions that help meet climate goals. What’s most important is that we do both together. When it comes to deploying building solutions, we cannot separate occupant well-being from planetary health
https://www.usgbc.org/articles/putting-technology-work-healthier-and-more-sustainable-buildings
