Making microbiology of the built environment relevant to design
Architects are enthusiastic about "bioinformed design" as occupant well being is a primary measure of architectural success. However, architects are also under mounting pressure to create more sustainable buildings. Scientists have a critical opportunity to make the emerging field of microbiology of the built environment more relevant and applicable to real world design problems by addressing health and sustainability in tandem. Practice based research, which complements evidence based design, represents a promising approach to advancing knowledge of the indoor microbiome and translating it to architectural practice.
Microbiome