Research
Facilitating cross-disciplinary research on healthy buildings through our pump-priming projects and collaborations.
Healthy Buildings Network Leeds
Hyper-local to global
Welcome to the Healthy Buildings Network Leeds, where we collaborate on research, innovation, and education for healthier, more sustainable buildings and their environments.
Born out of a Horizons Challenge Network at the University of Leeds, we empower collaborations across disciplines and between academia, industry, and the public.
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Funded Projects
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Network Members
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Partner Organisations
20+
Events Hosted
What We Do
We connect experts, practitioners, and community members to explore how buildings impact health and well-being. Our activities include seminars, funded research projects, and collaborative initiatives to make indoor environments better for everyone.
Events
Hosting seminars, workshops, and conferences to share knowledge and foster dialogue on healthy building practices.
Collaboration
Building bridges between academia, industry, local government, and communities to implement evidence-based solutions.
What Are Healthy Buildings?
Mental & Physical Health
Healthy buildings enhance physical and mental well-being by fostering supportive social, economic, emotional, and environmental indoor climates.
Sustainability
Buildings that minimise environmental impact while maximising occupant comfort through efficient resource use and smart design.
Innovation
Embracing new technologies and approaches to create spaces that actively contribute to occupant health and environmental stewardship.
Design
Design through careful understanding of the end-user with inclusive, safe and collaborative approaches to suit.
People
Empowering people with knowledge and means to act around healthy buildings through education and communication.
Our Projects
Explore our funded research projects that are advancing knowledge in healthy and sustainable building environments.
Our Funded Projects
We've funded 5 innovative pump-priming research projects, each exploring different aspects of healthy buildings and indoor environments.
Living in Clover
Exploring natural building materials and their impact on energy consumption and occupant well-being.
Learn moreThermoAge
Investigating thermal comfort needs across different age groups and building implications.
Learn moreHuman-Centered Housing Design
"We shape buildings and thereafter they shape us": towards evidence-based human-centered housing design.
Learn moreUpcoming Events
Moisture Risk in Retrofit
"Getting retrofit wrong doesn't just waste energy; it makes people ill." Join Dr. Sarah Price for this critical seminar on moisture movement and mould risk in retrofit projects.
ECR-led Workshop Series
Launching in the New Year! A dynamic series of workshops designed and led by Early Career Researchers to tackle emerging challenges in healthy buildings.
Spring 2026
Call for Spring Seminars
We are currently accepting proposals for our Spring 2026 seminar series. If you have research or a case study to share, we want to hear from you.
Our Affiliations & Collaborations
Latest News & Updates
Stay up to date with the latest developments from our network, including event recaps, project updates, and more.
Network Launch Success
Celebrating the successful launch of our network with industry partners and academics.
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Pump-priming Funding Award
Four brilliant projects secure funding for innovative healthy buildings research.
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Looking to Partner With Local City Councils
If you work for a local council or the Yorkshire Combined Authority and are interested in proposing a workshop or seminar, get in touch.
Read moreJoin Our Network
Whether you're a researcher, industry professional, policymaker, or community member, we welcome your involvement in creating healthier, more sustainable building environments.