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Research projects within PRECISE Healthy Spaces
In the Healthy Spaces research area, we study how everyday environments can be designed to prevent disease and strengthen well-being by making healthy choices the natural ones.
The research explores precise and context-adapted interventions—from neighborhoods to cities, from communities to society—where measurable outcomes at the individual level are linked to living test environments and decision-making tools. This knowledge contributes to identifying the right action at the right time and in the right place for societal impact.
Current projects
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Promoting health and social interaction for school children with decreased sound tolerance
The project aims to increase knowledge about the needs of noise-sensitive children in schools, present strategies for inclusion, and help establish new guidelines for classroom sound environments that minimise stress and social exclusion.
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Design and Maintain Healthy Urban Design for Walking
The aim of the project is to increase knowledge about how pedestrian traffic can be increased, and how the safety situation for this mode of transport can be improved, by combining knowledge from a broad architectural perspective, with health science, policy research and innovation.
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Early detection of risk for diseases using environmental forensics
The project Early detection of risk for diseases using environmental forensics (ED2EF) aims to increase the knowledge of how our health is affected by our environment, with focus on water quality.
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Health development in students with intellectual disabilities through philosophical conversations
The project Philosophical Conversations in Adapted Primary Schools aims to increase knowledge about the impact that participation in philosophical conversations has on the development of socio-emotional and existential health in children in adapted primary school.
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HeartSmart: Using design co-creation to develop healthier cities
A deeper understanding on how smart city design can lead to a healthier city, for its inhabitants, business owners, and visitors.
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Sustainable Innovations for Children Travelling Actively 3.0
Lack of physical activity threatens children's health in the long run. The SICTA 3.0 project aims to increase knowledge about how social norms interact with health behaviour, which here specifically refers to children's healthy and independent mobility.