7-25-2017 | Events
Principal Ben Dalton will be speaking at the San Diego Green Building Council’s class highlighting the the new workplace.
“The workplace is rapidly changing with a renewed focus on why and how we build the places we live, work and play. Where we work is a place that should be centered around productivity and the human experience. The new workplace is designed around productivity, collaboration, and the individual – all while being energy and resource efficient. “Green Buildings and the Culture of the New Workplace” will provide an overview of the principles of innovative and collaborative work spaces, highlight LEEDv4 credits and prerequisites, and aspects of the WELL certification, RESET standard and certification system centered around productivity and comfort, and present a few successful case studies of local, innovative projects. Many characteristics of the new workplace are integrated throughout an organization, stemming from a new culture emerging in the workplace, and a new value placed on the ‘human health and human experience’ at the workplace.”
From Ben’s perspective, the perfect building is one that takes full advantage of its natural surroundings, doing everything to maintain a person’s physical comfort, while deeply connecting them to where they are. “We are rejuvenated and inspired when we feel a connection to the natural world. Architecture should strive to deepen this connection rather than isolate…
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