The B4H evaluation of the building integrates four areas of medicine and scientific research:
Human physiology - direct effects of temperature and humidity on human health and immune system functions
Infectious disease - influence of environmental factors on the transmission and virulence of viruses and bacteria
Toxicology - exposure levels and tissue penetration of organic and inorganic compounds
Microbiology - membrane characteristics, cell metabolism and genetic regulation of processes governing indoor microbiome diversity
Based on extensive research into the built environment and its impact on patient health outcomes, B4H has identified and codified measurable standards for safe and healthy indoor environments.
"longterm action is needed to further improve the approaches and provide better protection of building occupants against the health risks associated with poor indoor air quality. This action should account for new technologies, challenges related to energy and climate change as well as decarbonization and building resilience."
How can infectious and noninfectious diseases that spread through the air, are not fully controlled by individual behaviors, and affect “innocent bystanders” be contained to protect the health of the general public?
