According to the World Green Building Council, good ventilation and a proper source of light are important for a relatively healthy lifestyle. Such temperature ought not be controlled by mechanical devices like air conditioners, some of which may end up dampening the house and making room for mould to grow. A number of residential and office buildings in Kenya built 30 or 40 years ago contain asbestos. The Green Building Council says schools should be designed for the ears and the eyes as well. “In the education, health and residential sectors, acoustics and proper sound insulation play important roles in helping concentration, recuperation, and peaceful enjoyment of property,” it notes.

Source: Standard Digital October 12, 2016 21:00 UTC