Healthy Buildings Increase Productivity

Americans spend 90% of their time indoors on average, emphasizing the importance of human health and wellbeing in the built environment. The Dragon Group aims to create buildings that are healthier for both the environment and human wellbeing. Three key healthy building areas are scientifically proven to directly affect human health and productivity: Lighting, Ventilation, and Greenery.

Lighting

Switching to LED lights or CFLs saves money, but productivity and profit can increase further by changing light colors to a more sunlike blue-enriched light and maximizing natural sunlight. Window tints help maximize natural light while minimizing glare, UV radiation, and energy costs.

Ventilation

Indoor pollutant concentrations are typically 2-5 times higher than outdoors. There is a direct relationship between ventilation and our ability to process information, make decisions, respond to crises, and stay healthy.

Greenery

Spending only 29 minutes outdoors can result in a 45% increase in productivity, and more than 60% of employees report mood increases after getting fresh air. Indoor plants provide comparable benefits while improving localized indoor air quality.

Contact The Dragon Group to discuss which sustainable building certification is right for you.