Greener Buildings = Fewer Sick Days

In a study of 154 LEED-certified and Energy-Star rated office buildings, 45 percent of the tenants responding reported taking fewer sick days since moving into their green digs, and 54 percent felt more productive."When buildings are LEED certified, they tend to have more daylight, better ventilation, and cleaner air," explained study coauthor Norm Miller of the University of San Diego.

Source: Jan/Feb 2010 Sierra Magazine

Of course, some of us are lucky enough to get the above benefits by opening a window . . .