ArticlePublic health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
Health outcomes and green renovation of affordable housing.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A Systematic Review of Associations between Energy Use, Fuel Poverty, Energy Efficiency Improvements and Health.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Housing improvements for health and associated socio-economic outcomes.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
- Collaboration between local health and local government agencies for health improvement.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Reduced prevalence of childhood asthma after housing renovations in an underresourced community.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global · 2023Article
- Hotel building design, occupants' health and performance in response to COVID 19.International journal of hospitality management · 2022Article
- The impact of energy retrofits on pediatric asthma exacerbation in a Boston multi-family housing complex: a systems science approach.Environmental health : a global access science source · 2021Article
- Climate Change Mitigation Policies and Co-Impacts on Indigenous Health: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Household energy efficiency and health: Area-level analysis of hospital admissions in England.Environment international · 2019Article
- Confluent impact of housing and geology on indoor radon concentrations in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.The Science of the total environment · 2019Article
- Healthy-Sustainable Housing Index: A Pilot Study to Link Architecture and Public Health in a Semi-Urban Community in Mexico.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Energy, Poverty, and Health in Climate Change: A Comprehensive Review of an Emerging Literature.Frontiers in public health · 2019Review
- Making the Case for "Whole System" Approaches: Integrating Public Health and Housing.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Review
- NIAID, NIEHS, NHLBI, and MCAN Workshop Report: The indoor environment and childhood asthma-implications for home environmental intervention in asthma prevention and management.The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology · 2017Article
- Health and Wellbeing of Occupants in Highly Energy Efficient Buildings: A Field Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2017Article
- The Impact of Working in a Green Certified Building on Cognitive Function and Health.Building and environment · 2017Article
- INTEGRATING HEALTH INTO BUILDINGS OF THE FUTURE.Journal of solar energy engineering · 2016Article
- Health Benefits of Green Public Housing: Associations With Asthma Morbidity and Building-Related Symptoms.American journal of public health · 2015Article
- Green Buildings and Health.Current environmental health reports · 2015Review
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Abstract
objectiveThis study sought to determine whether renovating low-income housing using "green" and healthy principles improved resident health and building performance.
methodsWe investigated resident health and building performance outcomes at baseline and one year after the rehabilitation of low-income housing using Enterprise Green Communities green specifications, which improve ventilation; reduce moisture, mold, pests, and radon; and use sustainable building products and other healthy housing features. We assessed participant health via questionnaire, provided Healthy Homes training to all participants, and measured ventilation, carbon dioxide, and radon.
resultsAdults reported statistically significant improvements in overall health, asthma, and non-asthma respiratory problems. Adults also reported that their children's overall health improved, with significant improvements in non-asthma respiratory problems. Post-renovation building performance testing indicated that the building envelope was tightened and local exhaust fans performed well. New mechanical ventilation was installed (compared with no ventilation previously), with fresh air being supplied at 70% of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers standard. Radon was < 2 picocuries per liter of air following mitigation, and the annual average indoor carbon dioxide level was 982 parts per million. Energy use was reduced by 45% over the one-year post-renovation period.
conclusionsWe found significant health improvements following low-income housing renovation that complied with green standards. All green building standards should include health requirements. Collaboration of housing, public health, and environmental health professionals through integrated design holds promise for improved health, quality of life, building operation, and energy conservation.
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