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Over the last year, in particular, mental health and wellness have become a greater concern. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on workers, with studies reporting higher levels of stress, anxiety and burnout and growing demand for employers to do more to support their workforce.

Whether trying to meet sustainable design requirements set by a code, standard, or rating system, does it ever feel like your projects have a way of gravitating toward the minimum threshold set by the requirements?

Cities have had a longstanding association with pollution and environmental degradation. Government officials recognized their shortcomings and instilled sustainability back into these regions

In a post-pandemic economy, health and wellness should be a significant point of emphasis to attract, nurture, and retain productive personnel. Better indoor environments are a great place to start.

Companies can design their buildings to promote environmentally friendly transportation methods, lessening their contribution to ecological destruction.

Creating spaces that promote personal safety and wellbeing will be a number one priority as we work to ensure our adaptability in the face of future health crises.

As a first line of defense, building codes and standards are fundamental in assuring that buildings support the health, safety, and welfare of communities, including protecting life during hazardous events

When it comes to operational energy efficiency, the building design and construction industry continuously raises the ceiling through myriad collective avenues including the increased stringency of volunteer rating systems, monitoring-based commissioning, verified zero energy buildings, and much more

A survey of over 340 industry professionals cited most defects and failures were caused by installer and/or glazing contractor insufficiencies

When designing a building, it is important for architects not only to keep in mind the safety of the overall structure, but also how it can affect people's overall health and wellness