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The spaces where we work, learn, heal and live critically impact our perception of personal safety, comfort and ultimately our Quality of Life. In fact, researchers have pinpointed certain elements – from the lighting in a room to the air we breathe and the upkeep of our surrounding environment – as key factors of Quality of Life.

At Universities, the, including the color of the walls and the position of the furniture, can have a 25 percent impact on a student’s academic performance. In the workspace, studies have shown that maintaining reduces errors by 44 percent. Even basic improvements such as or increasing the amount of natural light have been shown to lower blood pressure and increase staff well-being and productivity.