June 28, 2013
Wellness in Real Estate resolution passed for U.S. built environment
The influential U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has voted unanimously to pass a Wellness in Real Estate Resolution which commits to promoting buildings that “use a combination of criteria and features that will enhance the well-being of occupants and address growing preventable health concerns and costs.” The resolution is one of ten new sustainability resolutions for the U.S. built environment commended by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which praised the USCM for “showing courage and leadership by embracing a strong sustainability and green building policy agenda”. (more…)
May 13, 2013
Green Office Week kicks off with a focus on individual behaviour
by Mark Eltringham • Comment, Environment
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