Increase in productive workdays due to improved indoor environmental quality in office buildings

Last updated 23 Jun 2026

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IEA based on Singh A. et al. (2010), Effects of Green Buildings on Employee Health and Productivity; Chatterjee S. and D. Ürge-Vorsatz (2018), Measuring the Productivity Impacts on Energy Efficiency Measures.

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Health conditions include asthma, allergies, depression and stress. Work environment includes improved air quality and thermal comfort, lighting quality and workplace satisfaction.

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