Health and green (eco-friendly) design go hand in hand, having influences on wellness of the individual and the community. Indoor environments have strong positive effects on the well-being and functioning of occupants. Attributes such as the amount and quality of light and color, the sense of enclosure, the sense of privacy, access to window views, connection to nature, sensory variety, and personal control over environmental conditions can have impacts on work effectiveness, stress reduction and psychological well-being. Design must also seek to provide superior ventilation, control sources of indoor air contamination, prevent unwanted moisture accumulation, and allow daylight to penetrate as far as possible into a room.
