Health and Wellness in the Built Environment

The buildings in which we live, work, and play have a tremendous impact on our health, wellbeing, and productivity. This presents a unique opportunity to utilize the design, construction, and operation of buildings to promote and improve human health. Numerous green building programs exist that focus on environmental impact and sustainability within the building design and construction industries, but there remains limited guidance on factors that impact the health and wellbeing of occupants. This is a serious gap, as occupants are the reason buildings are constructed, so their needs must be considered.