Thursday, July 12, 2012

Productivity and "Rules of Thumb"

We are exploring two topics, and are seeking feedback from industry professionals. Please send David Lehrer your thoughts, insights, and opinion on:

1) Workplace productivity in green buildings: Considered a compelling benefit in high-performance buildings by some, increased productivity has been difficult to quantify. What is your firm doing to improve, investigate, or document productivity (or effectiveness) in the workplace?

2) "Rules of thumb" for design and operation: What rules of thumb do you use, where did they come from, and when are they appropriate and useful? What problems do they cause?