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Dissertation
Impact of LEED-certified green housing on asthma in urban NYC
2010
Overview
The recent interest in eco-friendly living has led toward the emergence of environmentally sustainable construction practices. While the health benefits of an environmentally sound built environment can be imagined intuitively, little evidence-based data exists regarding specific health outcomes, particularly asthma. The purpose of this project is to document the effects of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified, affordable housing on respiratory health. We studied tenants moving into Melrose Commons V (MC V), a 63-unit LEED-certified apartment building in the South Bronx. We initially visited each family at their current residence, where participants were interviewed using our respiratory health questionnaire. Lung function testing and environmental assessment, including particulate matter (PM2.5) sampling, were also conducted. After participants move into MC V, spirometry is conducted every 3 months and a full assessment, including questionnaire and environmental sampling, is conducted at 6 month and 1 year intervals. At the 6-month visit, comprehensive environmental asthma education is offered to families. We expect that functional respiratory status will improve in tenants after moving into an environment with improved ventilation and built with green building materials. Our findings will help to support the expansion of low-income green housing in high asthma-prevalence communities.
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
Subject
ISBN
1109748965, 9781109748963
