As building owners, operators, and developers adapt to a hybrid work model, creating a welcoming office space is more important than ever. In an article for Propmodo’s Perspectives series, ESD now Stantec Senior Acoustics Project Manager Scott Hamilton shares his views on the evolution of the open office and why acoustics play such a critical role to the health, comfort, and productivity of returning workers. (Learn more about open office design.)
Elevating human health and comfort to the forefront of building practices is not only better for the planet — it’s better for people.
Tim Zelazny offered an overview of two important health & wellness certifications, the WELL Building Standard and RESET, during his “Introduction to the WELL Building Standard & RESET IAQ Monitoring” presentation at the Mechanical Contractors Association in Chicago recently. Attendees left with an understanding of each certification, its benefits, a list of strategies ranked from easy to difficult and information about IAQ monitors available on the market.
