Energy-efficient buildings are dark and cold.
Green buildings are bright, comfortable buildings with fresh, clean indoor air.
The latest technology in energy efficiency enables buildings to use less energy without sacrificing comfort. In many buildings that have become smarter, productivity has increased because employees find that they are more comfortable and able to function better. Since we lease our office space, there is not much that we can do to improve it. If the building is already constructed and you lease it, you may not be able to alter the building's interior, but your choice of office equipment, lighting, furniture, paints, appliances, flooring and office supplies will have a large impact on your workplace health and energy use. In addition, you may be able to work with your building management company to make some environmentally beneficial changes.