Environmental and Sustainable Building Engineering

The link between the morphological characteristics of urban contexts and Public Health is a highly topical aspect, given the phenomenon of urbanization that characterizes contemporary society. Health is not only a specifically health problem, but a priority strongly influenced by the environmental and urban context and by strategies implemented by local government. Urban transportation is one example of how local policies can influence health and environmental sustainability. Educational objectives of the course • To know the environmental factors that influence human health, with particular reference to the built environment. • To know how epidemiologic studies can help to quantify health risks related to environmental factors. • To understand how performing a health impact assessment through the analysis of case studies • To evaluate the health benefits of the application of healthy building and urban design good practices • To know strategic urban planning actions on large and small scale able to improve population health and wellness, with particular reference to transport policies. • To understand the potential in terms of health risk reduction and environmental benefits that could derive adopting of sustainable choices. At the end of the course, the students should be able: • To identify health risks that could arise from incorrect planning /designing/ management of built environments. • To know good technical practices and the main indications on mitigation interventions to prevent disease and environmental risks • To be able to perform an integrated analysis about health and environmental benefits of sustainable choices at neighborhood scale