BREEAM Excellent: Business Value Vs Employee Morale

Abstract

Abstract. BREEAM is gaining popularity in the UK. Similar green building standards have gained popularity worldwide. However, it is important that we analyse the actual value added to a business by having a BREEAM rated facility. It is also important to analyze the impact on employee performance of such a facility. This paper presents a case study of a BREEAM excellent rated building with impact on the morale and performance of the employees. The data for the paper was collected using semistructured interviews of a group of employees who work at this facility located in Glasgow. The results suggest that it is important to highlight the tangible benefits and value added through the implementation of the BREEAM standard.

Creating a better healing environment in Qatari healthcare sector: Exploring the research agenda for the future

“…There is a need to change the focus of building design, and green building guidelines on occupants as well. This issue has been highlighted by Turner and Arif (2012) as well, and is a significant gap in the existing green building guidelines globally.…”

“…Green building guidelines all across the world have developed focused guidance for healthcare facilities but they primarily concentrate on the environmental and economic performance related to energy savings. What they often ignore is the social side of sustainability that looks at occupant performance (Turner and Arif, 2012). GSAS; a guideline designed specifically for Qatar is a newer guideline, and has a healthcare specific green building standard.…”

“…Since then, there has been a rapid growth in the number of green building guidelines in the world (Potbhare et al, 2009). However, one of the issues with these guidelines is too much focus on building performance and, arguably, not enough on occupant performance (Turner and Arif, 2012). One of the countries that have seen similar growth in awareness of green buildings is Qatar.…”