Our researcher Magda Posani gave a TEDx talk on healthy and sustainable building design at – TEDx Countdown event in Zurich

Asthma, dry eyes, itchy skin, sore throat, and difficulty concentrating – these are just a few of the health issues caused by poor air quality and incorrect humidity levels in modern, energy-efficient buildings. How did we reach this point? Can we do better?

Magda Posani at the TEDx Countdown in Zurich.
Magda Posani with 'Breathing Buildings' at the TEDx Countdown in Zurich. © Moritz Schmid

On the 2. of July, Dr. Posani from the Chair of Sustainable Construction of ETH Zurich delivered a TEDx talk on this topic. She explored how the historical evolution of European construction techniques led to sick buildings. By understanding our past and learning from our mistakes, we can move forward and create breathing, healthier indoor environments with very low environmental footprints.

If interested, you can find the full script in this article external page here

The chair of Sustainable Construction intends to embed sustainability in all aspects of the built environment. For more information, please visit our website

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