Healthy Buildings by Joseph G Allen

How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity

This book synthesizes research showing how indoor environments—air quality, ventilation, humidity, temperature, lighting and materials—directly influence health, cognitive performance, and productivity, and it lays out practical, evidence-based strategies for designing, operating, and retrofitting buildings to reduce disease transmission and improve wellbeing. It emphasizes measurable interventions (improved HVAC, filtration, monitoring, cleaning protocols, and occupant policies), economic and policy implications, and actionable guidance for building managers and organizations to create healthier, more resilient spaces.

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