Dive summary:
- Google is giving the U.S. Green Building Council $3 million to help move the construction industry toward creating healthier indoor environments, the two said.
- Building materials will be the main focus of the effort. It's something Google said it is already pushing in its facilities to "help employees perform at their best."
- While engaging people from across the industry, some of the money will go toward research to better understand how building materials can affect human health.
From the article:
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today, on the main stage at its annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, a $3 million grant from Google that will catalyze the transformation of the building materials industry and accelerate the creation of healthier indoor environments. ...
