Publications List

This systematic review identifies evidence in the public health literature linking certain LEED credits with the potential to protect building occupants from injury and death during extreme heat events.

This article reviews data-driven design practices in the green building industry, particularly in relation to advancing community health and addressing climate change.

This systematic review identifies evidence in the public health literature linking certain LEED credits with the potential to protect building occupants from injury and death during urban flooding events.

This op-ed highlights the leadership role played by the American Public Health Association in advocating for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect vulnerable populations from the negative health effects of climate change.

Factsheets for the APHA 2017 Annual Meeting outlining links between environmental actions, climate change, and public health on three topics: 1) climate change and health benefits of greening a conference;  2) how conference attendees can contribute to sustainability goals; and, 3) how individuals’ actions can make a difference on climate change before and after the conference.

Article laying out what the building sector stands to lose if the federal government stops participating in the movement to build a climate-sensitive society.

This blog post walks through the value of using health impact assessments (HIAs) to inform design decisions. It also summarizes the results of several HIAs performed in Houston.