Green Buildings: Human-Centered and Energy Efficiency Optimization Strategies

Hirou Karimi (), Mohammad Anvar Adibhesami, Hassan Bazazzadeh () and Sahar Movafagh
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Hirou Karimi: Faculty of Architecture, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus, 10 Mersin, Famagusta 99628, Turkey
Mohammad Anvar Adibhesami: School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran 13114-16846, Iran
Hassan Bazazzadeh: Faculty of Architecture, Poznan University of Technology, 61-131 Poznan, Poland
Sahar Movafagh: Faculty of Architecture, Poznan University of Technology, 61-131 Poznan, Poland

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 9, 1-17

Abstract: The rapid growth of the global population and urbanization has led to environmental degradation, resulting in a worldwide energy crisis. In response, the quality of architecture has evolved to prioritize energy efficiency, impacting indoor human health in the process. Green buildings have emerged as a solution to this problem, aiming to improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and human well-being while minimizing negative environmental impacts. This comprehensive review focuses on the role of green buildings in enhancing indoor human health and energy efficiency. It examines the published research on the effects of green buildings on IEQ and occupant health, highlighting sustainable architectural practices that promote good health. The study concludes that green buildings provide healthier environments for their occupants by creating healthy indoor environments, and minimizing negative environmental impacts. The study also explores the link between sustainable architecture and health promotion, with a focus on IEQ. It presents evidence-based and biophilic design strategies that can impact treatments and health promotion in the built environment. Overall, this review emphasizes the critical role that green buildings can play in addressing the global energy crisis while promoting the health and well-being of building occupants.

Keywords: energy optimization; human health; IEQ factors; green building; healthy building (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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