Architecture and Health Equity in an Imperiled World

How the thoughtful reimagining of health-centric built environments both locally and globally can better serve vulnerable populations and reduce health disparities in a climate-threatened world. As climate change accelerates, its impact on public health grows, disproportionately affecting medically underserved populations.In Architecture and Health Equity in an Imperiled World, Stephen Verderber addresses the urgent need for innovative architectural and ecologically responsible strategies to confront health inequities exacerbated by the global climate crisis.This book highlights the critical role of health-centric architecture in mitigating these inequities and creating resilient, therapeutically supportive environments. Combining insights from public health, architecture, and climate science, this book examines how the built environment can both contribute to and alleviate health disparities.Chapters examine the unique vulnerabilities of health-focused built environments including hos