Can Your Building Make You Sick? The Importance of Health in Architecture

As an architect, I have seen first-hand how the design of a building can impact the health and well-being of its occupants. At UTA Architects, we specialize in healthy building design and can attest to the benefits it can provide.

Have you ever walked into a building and felt uncomfortable, stuffy, or sick? It’s not just in your head. Poor building design can lead to a variety of health hazards, including poor air quality, mould, sick building syndrome, noise and light pollution and even chronic disease. On the other hand, healthy building design can promote better indoor air quality, natural lighting, and acoustic control, leading to improved health and well-being for building occupants.

Recent scientific research has shown that the impact our environment has on our energy levels, allergies, health conditions, sleep, stress levels and even hormone health is much greater than has previously been thought.

In this article, we will explore the concept of healthy architecture and why it matters. We’ll discuss some of the health hazards associated with poor building design and explain how healthy building design can positively impact the building occupants. We’ll also offer tips on what types of features any health-promoting buildings should incorporate.

Buildings affect our wellbeing at home, at work, while on holidays and at social events. So if you’ve ever had a hunch that a specific building might impact your…