Social benefit is the total benefit to society from producing or consuming a good/service. Green buildings provide not only environmental benefits but also social benefits. The social benefits of green building include its sensitivity of the building to the well being of its occupants that enhances their health and comfort. It has been proven that green building improves occupancy satisfaction, comfort and also their productivity.
You can’t undervalue the societal importance of green building. A research conducted in Michigan State University shows that those living in green building take less sick days.Green buildings generate lower amount of pollution and other disturbances. These improvement will likely lead to an improved public health safety and well being.
In conclusion, Green Buildings improve comfort, satisfaction and the well being of its occupants.
Let’s go green!
