Our concern is not only for the impact people have on the environment; we design to ensure that people are positively affected by their environment.
We as human beings intuitively know that our environment impacts our performance. So, why haven't we worried about the impact of our built environment?

High Performance Environments go beyond saving energy; they take into account a wide variety of building components to yield an efficient environment that makes its occupants healthier, happier, safer and more productive.
For more information on High Performance Environments:

High Performance Buildings Magazine


High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition


High Performance Building Guidelines: City of New York Department of Design and Construction (PDF)
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