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Urban planning can play a central role in optimizing urban environments to improve health
The aim of planning is to manage change in a sustainable, equitable and efficient manner through land- use management, policy and programs in collaboration with local community and stakeholders.…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
A new model has been developed to investigate the impacts of environmental policies on health
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) recognise the need to improve both population health and environmental sustainability together.…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
A link between apparent temperature and emergency visits for mental and behavioural disorderders?
Researchers on the CUSSH Project aimed to assess the short-term effect of apparent temperature (AT) on daily emergency visits of mental and behavioural disorders (MDs) in Beijing, China.…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Indoor air quality in slum areas is a huge problem – but what is the solution?
Researchers on the CUSSH project investigated the issue of household air pollution in Nairobi slums and the potential effectiveness of policies to reduce exposure and the consequent health impacts.…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Students present research at Network for Comfort & Energy Use in Buildings Masters conference
From effect of artificial light on mould in buildings to alternative materials for displacement shelters, Environmental Design and Engineering MSc and Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings MSc students presented their research at the People…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Global health at the mercy of fossil fuels: Lancet Countdown 2022
The Lancet Countdown 2022 reports that persistent fossil fuel over-dependence puts the health of current and future generations in jeopardy.…
Bartlett School Env, Energy & Resources|UCL Energy Institute|UCL Inst. for Sustainable Resources|UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Using the THRIVES framework in postgraduate teaching to conceptualise healthy places
Dr Gemma Moore introduces student contributions through a reflection on using the THRIVES conceptual framework for healthy urbanism in the Health and Wellbeing in Cities module, on the Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings MSc.…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
A trip to Cambridge helps MSc students see health on a global scale
A trip to Cambridge gave Master's student Sem Lee the opportunity to consider health and behaviour from both an individual and global scale.…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
The impact of noise and soundscape on children with autism in schools
Health Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings MSc student Alex Mason reviews the impacts of noise and soundscape for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in schools, including design recommendations.…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
ClimaCare project informs UK Government solution to climate health target
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering research project cited in Government policy paper.…
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering