Integrating safety into green building design

UW-Milwaukee Cambridge Commons green roof

Green buildings are intended to do good – conserve energy, protect the environment and improve the health of occupants. But some green systems are putting people who install and maintain them in harm's way. A researcher at University of Massachusetts – Lowell found an increased risk of occupational safety and health hazards for five common green building features – geothermal wells, green roofs, rainwater harvesting systems, energy recovery wheels and natural light percolating systems. The research also offered ways for architects to integrate safety into green building features. Read more...

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