About Healthy Buildings Network Leeds
We are building bridges across disciplines, councils, and industries to create indoor environments that foster health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Collaborating across disciplines
Knowledge sharing at our seminars
Cross-disciplinary Collaboration
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A world where all buildings enhance the health, well-being, and sustainability of their occupants and the planet through collaborative, evidence-based approaches.
Our Mission
Healthy Buildings Network Leeds emerged to foster meaningful collaboration on how buildings impact health. We actively engage across campuses, councils, and industries—driving innovative research for healthier indoor environments.
Our Story
Network Formation
Our founders initiated the Healthy Buildings Network as a Horizons Challenge Network at the University of Leeds.
Official Launch
We officially launched the network with an event featuring panel discussions and interactive activities.
Seminar Series
Initiated our seminar series with speakers including Liora Malki-Epshtein, Chuck Gerba, and Pete Apps.
Funded Projects
Awarded funding to 4 innovative pump-priming projects exploring different aspects of healthy buildings.
UKIEG 2025 Conference
Hosting the UK Indoor Environments Group annual conference at the University of Leeds.
ECR Funding Round
Awarded co-funding to four early-career researcher proposals, each creating a public-facing event around a different aspect of healthy buildings.
ECR Workshop Series
Four ECR-led public workshops took place across Spring 2026 — exploring infection transmission, child-friendly design, acoustic wellbeing, and home microbiomes — reaching new audiences beyond the university.
Clean Air Day Partnership
Co-organised Clear the Air: Practical Steps for Healthier Homes with CELIA CIC for Clean Air Day — bringing together researchers, residents, and practitioners to take action on indoor air quality.
HBN Showcase 2026
Over 100 attendees joined us at University House to celebrate two years of HBN research — keynote by Prof. Marcella Ucci (UCL), eight funded project presentations, and a panel debate on the future of healthy buildings.
Read the recap →Meet the Founders
Our Key Focus Areas
Our research and activities span multiple interconnected areas that contribute to the creation of healthier, more sustainable built environments.
Health & Ergonomics
Indoor Air Quality
Thermal Comfort
Lighting
Water Quality
Infection Control
Sustainable Materials
Energy Efficiency
Equity & Access
Environmental Resilience
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HBN thrives through diverse partnerships. We're actively seeking collaborators from academia, local government, industry, and the wider community.
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