Featured Event
From Field to Foundation: Natural Buildings in Yorkshire
"Bridging agriculture and construction: Sustainable materials for healthier indoor environments."
Join us for an insightful seminar with Dr. Gesa Reiss, Senior Innovation Fellow at the University of Leeds. With her extensive experience in agri-food sustainability and as former Low Carbon Economy Development Officer, Dr. Reiss will explore how Yorkshire's natural materials can revolutionize construction practices while creating healthier living spaces.
You'll learn about:
- Natural building materials and their impact on indoor air quality
- Circular economy principles connecting agriculture and construction
- Yorkshire's unique contributions to sustainable building practices
UKIEG 2025 Annual Conference
Join us on June 19, 2025 for the UK Indoor Environments Group's annual conference hosted at the University of Leeds. This flagship event brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss the latest advancements in indoor environmental quality.
UKIEG 2025 Conference
Upcoming Events
Join us for these upcoming events focused on advancing knowledge and collaboration in healthy buildings research and practice.
Hempcrete and Natural Building Materials
Dr. Gesa Reiss presents her research on hempcrete and other natural building materials, exploring their properties, benefits, and applications in sustainable construction.
TRENDS AND POLICY CHANGES IN SOCIAL HOUSING: OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHIER POPULATIONS
Prof. Jon Fairburn anb Dr. Louise Austin discuss the latest trends in social policy and their implications for healthy buildings and communities.
UKIEG 2025 Annual Conference
The flagship event for indoor environmental quality, bringing together leaders in academia and industry at the University of Leeds.
Events Calendar
April - June 2025
Past Events
Explore our previous seminars and events. Recordings and materials are available for many of our past events.
Healthy Buildings Network Launch
The official launch showcasing the network's vision, goals, and partnership opportunities.
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Liora Malki-Epshtein: Air Quality & CAVE Lab
Insights into indoor air quality research and the innovative CAVE laboratory at UCL.
Chuck Gerba & Khalid Iljaz: Hygiene Innovation
Discussing innovations in hygiene, infection prevention, and building health.
Pete Apps: Grenfell's Legacy
Freelance journalist Pete Apps on building safety and lessons from the Grenfell tragedy.
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Energy and Air Quality Equality Workshop
Interactive workshop exploring the intersection of energy efficiency, air quality, and social equity.
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