Green Buildings Are Good for Your Health, Says Norman Foster

The transcript discusses the evolution of green thinking from the 1960s, influenced by figures like Buckminster Fuller and Rachel Carson. It highlights early efforts in green building, which aimed to reduce energy consumption and work with nature. Initially considered outsider ideas, these concepts have become mainstream, with scientific studies showing health benefits of green buildings, such as faster recovery for patients with views. The Harvard School of Public Health has found that green buildings positively impact healthcare, and these trends continue to accelerate.

Which influential figure is mentioned in relation to the 1960s environmental awareness?

• Albert Einstein

• Buckminster Fuller

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

What was a key focus of early green building efforts in the late '60s and early '70s?

• Maximizing building height

• Reducing energy consumption

• Increasing urban sprawl

• Enhancing luxury features

What was one of the early ideas for sustainable building practices mentioned in the transcript?

• Using plastic materials

• Using solar panels

• Building skyscrapers

• Recycling human waste to fertilizer

What is a health benefit of green buildings according to scientific studies?

• Improved vision

• Better sleep quality

• Faster recovery after surgery

• Increased appetite

Which institution conducted studies on the health benefits of green buildings?

• Stanford University

• Yale University

• Harvard School of Public Health

• MIT