March 17, 2008

Schools are unhealthy

We are not talking about being unhealthy for humans, but in actual fact these claims are that the schools themselves are ill, the buildings are suffering from what is known as sick building syndrome which is caused by bad design and when buildings have been updated to fix a short term problem.

It is not just older schools that can suffer from this, there are newly built schools which have problems. It is not just the building work either; this can involve such modern day facilities like heating and air conditioning.

It is important that these places of learning are built and maintained to the highest of standards, it is only natural that a well designed building can appreciate better and will not cost a fortune to keep in great condition. It would also give the students and teaching staff a comfortable working environment.

A little more spent in the early days of construction will save money in the long term, not the other way around.

Source [Sunday Herald]