Architectural Epidemiology
eBook - ePub

Architectural Epidemiology

Architecture as a Mechanism for Designing a Healthier, More Sustainable, and Resilient World

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Architectural Epidemiology

Architecture as a Mechanism for Designing a Healthier, More Sustainable, and Resilient World

About this book

How to create healthier, sustainable, and resilient communities using place-based design strategies.

In a world where real estate development often overlooks the critical link between our built environment and public health, architectural epidemiology has emerged as a groundbreaking field that reimagines how to design, build, and inhabit our spaces. Adele Houghton and Carlos Castillo-Salgado bridge the gap between two disparate fields to propose a new, transdisciplinary approach aimed at fostering community and planetary health.

Architectural Epidemiology leverages building design, renovation, and operations to improve health outcomes among building occupants and in the surrounding community. Drawing from both environmental and applied social epidemiology, this novel approach deploys a problem-solving methodology to identify the evidence-based strategies in building design and operations that could lead to positive or negative health outcomes by reducing exposure to environmental hazards and promoting healthy behaviors. The authors illustrate how thoughtful, place-based design can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, chronic diseases, and other public health challenges. Real-world examples from diverse settings demonstrate the practical application of architectural epidemiology and its impacts on community and planetary health. Practical tools and infographics translate complex scientific data into actionable design strategies, helping professionals from various disciplines collaborate effectively.

The principles and applications of architectural epidemiology can drive meaningful action on climate change, sustainable development, and environmental justice while improving public health outcomes and transforming our built environment into a healthier, more equitable world.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Architectural Epidemiology by Adele Houghton,Carlos Castillo-Salgado in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Architecture Methods & Materials. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. List of Figures
  7. Advice for Using This Book
  8. Online Supplement
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Halftitle 01
  11. Introduction
  12. Chapter 1 An Introduction to Architectural Epidemiology
  13. Chapter 2 Introduction to Metrics for Built Environment Professionals
  14. Architectural Epidemiology Toolbox
  15. Chapter 3 Architectural Epidemiology at Each Phase of the Project Delivery Process
  16. Chapter 4 Applying Architectural Epidemiology to Different Contract and Financing Structures
  17. Chapter 5 Looking Ahead to the Future of Architectural Epidemiology
  18. Glossary
  19. Index
  20. Promo Page