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.

How has the approach to building design shifted from the late '60s to now?

What are some benefits of green buildings for health, as mentioned in the text?