News

In this section, you’ll find links to news and stories about our Healthy Buildings research in the real world. 

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January 9, 2023 | Harvard Business Review

Designing Buildings that Are Both Well-Ventilated and Green

Climate, Healthy Buildings View Article

December 21, 2022 | Harvard Health Publishing

Want to stay healthy over the holidays?

COVID-19, Healthy Homes View Article

December 21, 2022 | BBC News

3M manufacturing giant to stop making ‘forever chemicals’

Healthy Buildings, Healthy Homes View Article

November 10, 2022 | U.S. News

‘Healthier’ Furniture Without PFAS Toxins Brings Healthier Offices

Healthy Buildings, Healthy Homes View Article

November 10, 2022 | Bloomberg

The Movement to Keep Buildings From Making You Sick

Healthy Buildings, Healthy Homes View Article

November 10, 2022 | HSPH

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help

Climate, Healthy Buildings, Healthy Homes View Article

November 9, 2022 | Technology Networks

“Healthy” Furnishings Help To Reduce PFAS in Homes

Healthy Buildings, Healthy Homes View Article

The future of healthy buildings must be one where they are the norm, not the exception. Health cannot and should not be a luxury item, afforded to only those that can afford it. This applies to healthcare, working conditions, access to food, and, yes, the buildings where we live, work, play, pray, and heal.
JOSEPH ALLEN, DSC, MPH, CIH, Director of the Healthy Buildings Program
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Our goal is to improve the lives of all people, in all buildings, everywhere, every day.
A healthy building is a human right.

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