About Us

Founded in 2018, Building Health Lab (BHL) is an Urban Health Think & Do Tank on a mission to make cities healthier and more sustainable. We bridge academic knowledge and industry insights to drive real-world impact at the neighborhood scale through our diverse community of experts.

Our Focus

We focus on four urban health challenges: walkability, urban heat, stormwater management, and biodiversity loss. These factors shape the quality of life in urban areas, especially for vulnerable populations, by enhancing air, water, and soil in public spaces. Through evidence-based strategies, we prioritize collaboration, community engagement, and nature-based solutions to make cities healthier, more resilient, and better equipped for sustainable growth.

What We Do

We assist local governments in overcoming uncoordinated project management issues that lead to costly, single-goal designs. Our process is grounded in scientific and transdisciplinary methods for research, planning, and design, developed in collaboration with leading institutions like Chalmers University of Technology and the Technical University of Berlin. This approach brings together experts in public health, spatial design, and sustainability to align sustainable goals and co-develop integrated designs for urban environments, achieving multiple purposes with reduced waste and shorter execution times.

Our Pilot Projects

We pilot our strategies in climate-diverse urban neighborhoods across Europe, allowing us to test, refine, and scale our solutions to larger urban areas and other cities facing similar health and climate challenges.

Who We Work With

Our clients include municipalities, urban planners, architects, community organizations, and public health agencies committed to sustainable urban transformation. While we operate globally, including in countries such as Brazil and India, our primary focus is on urban settings in Europe.

What Sets Us Apart

Unlike traditional firms, we emphasize context-specific environmental and health research alongside community engagement, ensuring our solutions are shaped by and for the people they serve. Our evidence-based, interdisciplinary approach delivers health-centered, nature-based solutions that are both sustainable and financially viable, setting us apart from competitors.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We’re proud to collaborate with universities in low- and middle-income countries, offering mentorships and internships that provide real market opportunities. This ensures a diverse, inclusive approach to urban transformation.