Knowledge

Moving to productivity: The benefits of healthy buildings

A very interesting paper of the University of Maastricht (a partner of the Healthy Building Network and Healthy Building Movement) Abstract Health is a critical factor for the generation of value by workers. Companies bear substantial costs associated with absenteeism and presenteeism among their employees. This study investigates the impact of the environmental conditions in […]

City Hall Venlo, more than merely sustainable – City Hall Venlo Infografic

The new city hall, or “stadskantoor” embodies Venlo’s ambition to have the town and region function based on Cradle to Cradle (C2C) principles. The building is not merely sustainable (‘less bad’), but delivers a positive contribution to man, the environment and economy. The focus of the design for the building is on the following themes […]

Case study: Venlo City Hall

City Hall Venlo’s design is a paramount example of applying the Cradle to Cradle design principles on building scale. City Hall Venlo is being recognized for many innovations; this building is designed for its users and residents, culture and place, and is designed to anticipate future innovations and continuous improvements at all scales. This case […]