Tag: Building Health Initiative
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Information is power
John Knott The screen saver on John Knott’s computer rotates through images of his seven (and soon-to-be eight) grandchildren. It’s a constant reminder to the third-generation builder of the impact of his life’s work on future generations. Knott participated in the closing plenary of Tuesday’s Materials and Human Health Summit at the U.S. Green Building…
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Healthy building movement gets a shot in the arm
The green building industry’s increased focus on the myriad health and wellness aspects of the built environment reached a fevered pitch this week at the Super Heroes Awards Gala, in which the U.S. Green Building Council-Northern California Chapter (USGBC-NCC) officially launched its Building Health Initiative. A wide array of Bay Area corporations and other organizations…