Building a Healthier Future for Everyone

Harnessing research to advance health for all, we must ensure that a future of healthy buildings benefits everyone, not just a select few.

Rapid Community Response

After the Lahaina wildfires, we provided residents with personalized reports on air pollutants found in their homes, along with actionable tips to enhance indoor air quality.

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Providing Communities with Practical and Affordable Tips

Our director talked to CNN about the risks associated with gas stove usage to bring a scientific perspective to the discussion and share hands-on recommendations.

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Vulnerable Populations Research


In collaboration with the University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UH) and community partners, we examined the health risks of pollutants in homes following the Maui wildfires in August 2023.


A kerosene lamp burning indoors

Our studies in Uganda revealed that women and those using charcoal for cooking experienced respiratory symptoms, with carbon monoxide levels often exceeding health thresholds. Switching to solar lighting significantly reduced PM2.5 exposure significantly and maintained these improvements over 12 months.

Learn More about how Kerosene Lighting Contributes to Household Air Pollution in Uganda


Together with the Environmental Health and Justice program at Brandeis University and local community organizations, our team investigated indoor air quality issues in nail salons, affecting predominantly Vietnamese women employed in these environments.


Together with the Environmental Health and Justice program at Brandeis University and local community organizations, our team investigated indoor air quality issues in nail salons, affecting predominantly Vietnamese women employed in these environments.

Learn More about Building Vulnerabilities in Changing Climates and their Effect on Older Adults

Vulnerable Populations Impact


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Meet the Team Vulnerable Populations


Joseph Allen, DSC, MPH, CIH

Director of the Healthy Buildings Program

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Parham Azimi, PHD

Research Associate with the Healthy Buildings Program

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Lauren Ferguson, PHD

Postdoctoral Fellow with the Healthy Buildings Program

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Shivani Parikh, BA

PhD Candidate with the Healthy Buildings Program

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Gen Pei, PhD

Research Associate with the Healthy Buildings Program

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