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Building Materials and Human Health

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Parsons School of Design, The New School

Building Materials and Human Health

Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation "Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building"

Instructeurs : Alison Mears AIA, LEED AP

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Ce que vous apprendrez

Assess the human health impact of toxic chemicals in building materials
Evaluate the health impact of building materials using current methods and resources
Apply strategies for reducing the health and environmental impacts of building materials throughout their life cycles

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Chemistry
Catégorie : Community Development
Catégorie : Sustainable Design
Catégorie : Health Disparities
Catégorie : Environmental Science
Catégorie : Pollution Prevention
Catégorie : Sustainable Architecture
Catégorie : Occupational Health
Catégorie : Product Lifecycle Management
Catégorie : Community Health
Catégorie : Environmental Issue
Catégorie : Sustainability Standards
Catégorie : Social Determinants Of Health
Catégorie : Environment Health And Safety
Catégorie : Social Justice
Catégorie : Health Equity

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This course is an exploration of the impact of building materials on human health, society, and the environment. You learn about toxic exposure and the way toxic chemicals enter the human body. Finally, you consider vulnerabilities in communities and methods for making healthier material choices. This course covers a wide range of toxics and health concerns. It is designed to give you a basic understanding of healthier materials as context within the Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building specialization. This course is intended for anyone, but experience in design, architecture, or a similar field will be beneficial.

Détails du module

Welcome to Toxic Materials in the Built Environment. In this module, we'll learn about how toxics get into the human body and the impact they could have. We will explore ways to lower exposure to toxic chemicals. By the end of this week, you will know how systemic injustices and disadvantaged communities are disproportionately impacted by toxic exposure. Let's get started!

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10 vidéos6 lectures1 devoir4 sujets de discussion

10 vidéosTotal 45 minutes

Introduction to Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building3 minutes
Introduction to Building Materials and Human Health2 minutes
Introduction to Toxic Materials in the Built Environment2 minutes
The Impact of Building Materials on Human Health7 minutes
No Safe Level of Lead: A Case Study of Toxicity in the Built Environment5 minutes
How Toxic Chemicals Enter and Impact Our Bodies5 minutes
Putting Risk into Context4 minutes
Exposure and Injustice go Hand-in-Hand: Q&A with Ogonnaya Dotson-Newman11 minutes
Material Health on a Budget: Case Studies of Renovations in Disadvantaged Communities5 minutes
Toxic Materials in the Built Environment Conclusion1 minute

6 lecturesTotal 135 minutes

Welcome and Course Methods10 minutes
Course Presenter Profiles5 minutes
Key Terminologies and Concepts30 minutes
The Body Burden of Toxic Materials30 minutes
Reducing Exposure to Toxic Chemicals30 minutes
The Power of Local Action30 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Toxic Materials in the Built Environment: Summative Assessment30 minutes

4 sujets de discussionTotal 40 minutes

Introductions10 minutes
The Human Health Impact of Building Materials10 minutes
Reducing Exposure at Home10 minutes
Using Lessons Learned from Working with Vulnerable Populations in Future Projects10 minutes

Welcome to Cleaning Up the Material Life Cycle: Designing for Health and Sustainability. In this module, we'll learn about the life-cycle of materials and their relationship to human health and the environment. We will analyze health impacts that occur during the use phase of materials. You will discover material life cycle innovations that prioritize human health. Let's get started!

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8 vidéos3 lectures1 devoir3 sujets de discussion

8 vidéosTotal 33 minutes

Introduction to Cleaning Up the Material Life Cycle1 minute
How the Life Cycles of Materials Put People and the Environment at Risk4 minutes
Impacts of the Journey: Packaging and Transportation5 minutes
Product Composition and Exposure in the Use Phase6 minutes
Evaluating and Mitigating Indoor Air Pollutants5 minutes
Making Holistically Healthier and More Sustainable Products5 minutes
Designing for Healthier Recycled Content5 minutes
Cleaning Up the Material Life Cycle Conclusion1 minute

3 lecturesTotal 90 minutes

Healthier Alternatives in Packing and Transport30 minutes
Tools for Healthier Indoor Air30 minutes
Case Studies in Healthier Life Cycles30 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Cleaning Up the Material Life Cycle: Summative Assessment30 minutes

3 sujets de discussionTotal 30 minutes

Starting Points for Reducing Shipping Impacts10 minutes
Breathe Easier: Improving Your Indoor Air Quality10 minutes
Design for Healthier Life Cycles10 minutes

Welcome to How to Evaluate Building Materials for Health. This week, we'll learn about tools and methods for evaluating materials including disclosures, certifications, and rating systems. We will examine the planning for and implementation of healthier materials strategies. By the end of this module, you will have discovered some strategies that could be used to move toward healthier environments. Let's get started!

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8 vidéos5 lectures1 devoir1 évaluation par les pairs3 sujets de discussion

8 vidéosTotal 32 minutes

Introduction to How to Evaluate Building Materials for Health2 minutes
Cultivating Your Healthier Materials Mindset4 minutes
Disclosures, Certifications, and Rating Systems8 minutes
Evaluating Materials for Health and Transparency5 minutes
Creating Value-Aligned Health Strategies5 minutes
Considerations in Practice: Communicating in Teams and Leveraging Certifications6 minutes
How to Evaluate Building Materials for Health Conclusion1 minute
Building Materials and Human Health Conclusion1 minute

5 lecturesTotal 130 minutes

Making Sense of the Tools30 minutes
Case Studies of Successful Implementation30 minutes
Guidance from the Experts30 minutes
Staying Informed on the Material Health Movement30 minutes
Level up!10 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

How to Evaluate Building Materials for Health: Summative Assessment30 minutes

1 évaluation par les pairsTotal 120 minutes

Create a Healthier Building Project Framework120 minutes

3 sujets de discussionTotal 30 minutes

Choosing Healthier Materials10 minutes
Health Values for Building Materials10 minutes
Exercising Your Material Health Curiosity10 minutes

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