Dr. Joseph Allen

At Harvard, Dr. Allen directs the Healthy Buildings program where he created “The 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building”™. He is also the faculty advisor to the Harvard Healthier Building Materials Academy. Dr. Allen works with Fortune 100 companies on implementing Healthy Building strategies in their global portfolios and presents internationally on the topic of Healthy Buildings. His work has been featured widely in the popular press, including the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and The New York Times. Dr. Allen is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology and an Associate Editor of the journal Indoor Air. He earned his Doctor of Science and Master of Public Health degrees from the Boston University School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Boston College.

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October 2025
October 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Healthy and Efficient Buildings: Policy Frameworks, Standards, and Tools for Improving Indoor Air Quality

Virtual Event

Virtual Event

Healthy buildings are critical for resilient communities. With advances in science, policy, and technology, buildings can now promote occupant well-being while enhancing energy performance. This session will examine emerging policy frameworks, standards, and tools designed to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and foster healthier environments across sectors. Leading experts will present the scientific and economic […]