ND-0168 · 2017 · Other
The impact of working in a green certified building on cognitive function and health
MacNaughton P et al. Building and Environment. 2017.
doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.11.041 · Finding drafted from the abstract
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What the source reports
Workers in green-certified high-performing buildings scored 26.4% higher on cognitive tests and had 30% fewer sick building symptoms than workers in matched non-certified buildings (n = 109).
Limitations
Observational across ten buildings; certification bundles many variables.
Design questions and applications
Use certification criteria as a package, because this study cannot isolate a single cause.
Field
Air and ventilation
Notes and follow-up
Added from the Corpus Desk (card macnaughton-2017-green-certified) on 2026-11-09. Evidence strength and translation distance not yet rated. WELL label held for review.
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