Open Access“Green” Ergonomics: Advocating for the Human Element in Buildings
Author(s) -
Alan Hedge,
Kimberly A. Rollings,
Jennifer Robinson
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
proceedings of the human factors and ergonomics society annual meeting
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.207
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1541-9312
pISSN - 1071-1813
DOI - 10.1177/154193121005400902
Subject(s) - certification , human factors and ergonomics , element (criminal law) , green building , architectural engineering , engineering , efficient energy use , transport engineering , construction engineering , poison control , management , environmental health , economics , medicine , electrical engineering , political science , law
Certification in the LEED rating system for green buildings traditionally has focused on strategies for increasing energy efficiency and lowering indoor air pollutant emissions by selecting appropriate and natural or recyclable materials. However, designing an energy efficient workplace and low pollution workplace doesn't necessarily equate with creating a healthy and productive workplace. In November 2008 the USGBC introduced 1 credit for good ergonomic design and programs in the Innovation sections of the rating system. This paper outlines the requirements of this ergonomics credit and it presents a case study of a building that has received LEED credit for their successful ergonomics program.
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