This interactive session will introduce you to architectural epidemiology (AE), a public health–informed site assessment and conceptual design process. AE combines neighborhood data with participatory community engagement and helps architects measure the climate, health, and equity co-benefits a design will bring to occupants, surrounding neighborhoods, and the global supply chain. Join us to review the results of a validation pilot funded by the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative, which found AE generated new value for all stakeholder groups. The session will close with a reflection from GSA, one of the world''s largest landowners, on the growing need for place-based design.
Learning Objectives
- Discover how design can reduce human exposure to an environmental hazard and/or create a supportive context for health-promoting behavior.
- Examine why a design project should incorporate neighborhood-specific data into its consideration of which climate, health, and equity topics to prioritize.
- Learn how to use AE to implement new requirements for place-based climate and health assessments.
- Explore the value that AE can generate for the development team, community members, and local regulators.