The majority of people in the United States support affordable housing, but attitudes often shift when local developments are proposed. We seek to understand the role of the built environment in public perceptions and acceptance of affordable housing through mixed-methods analyses using quantitative and qualitative data.
Read MoreWe seek to understand if the labeling of affordable housing developments impacts public opinion and support differently. Our goal is to understand local support for affordable housing and inform local officials, planners, developers, and advocates of promising strategies to combat the housing and climate change crises together.
Read MoreThis study explores the multidimensional impacts of sustainable retrofits on older adult resident wellbeing. We aim to develop actionable insights and a framework for future human-centric sustainable retrofit design.
Read MorePermanent supportive housing (PSH) is a type of housing designed to house and support formerly unhoused or low-income individuals. We are assessing the impact of built features, particularly features that promote greater connection to nature, on the stress and sense of belonging of PSH residents.
Read MoreThe outdoor views provided by windows has been shown to positively impact cognitive performance, emotional wellbeing, recovery, and overall satisfaction with the built environment. This project explores the impact of view out on the wellbeing of elderly residents in an affordable housing building in San Francisco.
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