Researchers have studied hundreds of elements of the built environment, including buildings, green spaces, pavements and roads, and how these elements relate to each other and influence coronary ...

We’re not living in a natural outcome of human needs and behavior. The built environment as we know it—buildings and the spaces between—does direct damage to our minds. Land use planning has had ...

New research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents' body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity status, and eating behaviors, ...

DesignIntelligence interacts with thousands of built environment professionals and academics each month through its publications, events, research, and advisory services. As we stride forward emerging ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - JULY 15: Employees of SunEdison install photovoltaic solar panels on the roof of a Kohl's Department Store on July 15, 2008 in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Company engineers estimate ...

A new analysis by Climate Central estimates the impact of elements of the built environment — like dark roofs and parking lots — on temperatures. Transit riders wait for the bus in the shade at Broad ...

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