This document outlines the top 10 innovations in designing healthier spaces as identified by the National Council on Science and Technology in 2013. It discusses innovations such as activity-based work environments that encourage movement, daylighting and access to nature, and materials that improve air quality and reduce the spread of infections. Electrochromatic window technology and phase change materials that improve occupant comfort through temperature regulation are also highlighted.

1. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the way we
use light in space
Electrochromatic and
Thermochromatic
Window Technology
Daylighting
Collaborative
Health Impact:
Visibility
Access to Nature
Productivity
#10

2. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing what systems
guide design
LEED 4.0
Active Design
Guidelines
Living Building
Health Product
Declaration
Pharos Project
Material LIFE
#9

3. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the way we
study people and space
Phase Change
Materials
U.Washington
bioPCM gel
Solar Industry
Health Impact:
Occupant Comfort
#8

4. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the air we
breathe
Smog Eating
Buildings (TiO2)
Prosolve 370e
Reynobond
Health Impact:
Indoor/Outdoor Air
Quality
#7

5. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the design
process
Simulation Modeling
LEAN
Geodesign
Facilities Condition
Assessment
Health Impact:
Human Experience,
Wayfinding, Behavior
#7

6. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we workChanging the way we
study people and space
RFID (Radio
Frequency
Identification)
Surgery Asset Management
Patient Tracking (elderly, new borns)
Wait Time Monitoring
Medication Authentication and Control
Handwashing
Asset Management
Inventory Management
Parking
Assess Control (entry, parking, gated
communities)
Document and File Tracking
Facilities Management
Laundry Management
Waste Management
#5

7. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we workChanging the way we
study people and space
Indoor
Mapping/Positioning
(through cellphones
and social media)
Google Maps Floor
Plan Tracker
Qubulus
AIST
Health Impact:
Human Experience,
Wayfinding, Stress
#4

8. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the way we
design products
Protective Surface
Materials
Sharklet
Copper Alloys
Antimicrobial Surfaces
Health Impact:
Reduced Spread of
Infection
#3

9. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we workChanging the way we
work:
Telework
Telehealth
FedEx Days
Hotel Spaces
Treadmill Desks
Health Impact:
Human Experience,
Productivity
Quality of Life
Creativity
Reduced Commuting
#2

10. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the way we
work:
Activity Based Work
Environments
Steelcase
One Shelley Place
Google
Lend Lease

11. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the way we
work:
Activity Based Work
Environments
Steelcase
One Shelley Place
Google
Lend Lease

12. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the way we
work:
Activity Based Work
Environments
Steelcase
One Shelley Place
Google
Lend Lease
Encourage
movement in our
offices by
eliminating
assigned desks
and private offices
Create streets and
avenues for
occupants to interact
internally with other
departments
In lieu of a desk,
employees take a
landing each day and
can sit in other parts
of the office
Create and promote
common spaces
(informal and
formal)

13. National Council on Science and Technology. Whitney Austin Gray. 2013
Top 10 Great Innovations in Designing Healthier Spaces
Changing the way we work
Changing the way we
conduct research:
Microbiome Project
#1