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It is with great satisfaction that Green Building Council Brasil (GBC
Brasil) witnesses the spread discussion of
Legionella
theme in our country.
Since the beginning of the Organization’s operations in Brazil, June 2007,
discussion about
Legionella
and actions to mitigate the risks of these
dangerous bacteria is frequent at GBC technical forums.
Green Building Council Brazil is a nonprofit organization, inserted into
a global movement that aims to influence the transformation of national
construction industries towards sustainability. Currently there are 100
GBCs in different countries. In Brazil the creation took place in 2007, and
currently has about 800 companies as Members that support the activities
of the organization focused on professional training, dissemination of
information and knowledge, government relations and promotion of
international certification of green buildings, LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design).
Notwithstanding the macro themes of energy efficiency, water
efficiency and low environmental impact materials, it is important to
mention that indoor air quality is a subject that has been highlighted in
the international movement of sustainable construction. These practices
aim to improve quality of life, health and well-being, and consequently,
increase productivity, improve recovery time in hospitals, improve student
performance in schools and contribute with building occupant satisfaction
with the place that they work or live and consequently increase the value
perception of related brands with sustainability.
Green Building Council Brazil has the privilege to count since the
beginning of our activities, with the presence in our Foundation Board,
Mr. Marcos Bensoussan, specialist in indoor air quality and expert on the
subject of
Legionella
. Under its influence on the Foundation Board and a
