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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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.
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 Research
We have funded eight projects across two rounds — four pump-priming projects exploring indoor environments from new angles, and four ECR-led projects that brought research directly to the public through workshops and events.
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Upcoming Events
Next Event
Airborne Transmission of Respiratory Infections — Prof. Yuguo Li
An internationally recognised expert on airborne infection and indoor environments. Monday 6 July, 2–3 PM. Bragg Building GR25 + Online. Co-hosted with Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics. Free to attend.
Event Concluded
HBN Showcase 2026 — What Happened
Keynote by Prof. Marcella Ucci, 8 funded project presentations, and a panel that asked whether we even know what a healthy building is. Read our write-up of the day.
Our Affiliations & Collaborations
Latest News & Updates
Stay up to date with the latest developments from our network, including event recaps, project updates, and more.
Four ECR Projects Funded
From microbiomes to music, children's play to infection transmission — we're backing early-career researchers to explore what healthy buildings really means.
Meet the projects
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.
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Network Launch Success
Celebrating the successful launch of our network with industry partners and academics.
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.