impact of the built environment
Focusing on a people and community first engagement in planning and development
"The built environment is a large and mostly overlooked health system."
- Buildings can protect or expose public to environmental harm.
- Homes can heal or harm.
- Air quality, indoor and outdoor, directly impacts respiratory health.
- Extreme heat affects sleep, cardiovascular function, and mental wellbeing.
- Building materials influence long-term exposure to toxins.
- Poor housing inefficiencies lead to higher energy burdens (utility demands and bills).
The work of a peaceful space inc (apsi) is to strengthen the holistic connection between our health, our communities and the built environment.
We focus on healthy interior environments as well as the built environment’s impact on communities. We integrate data, building standards, advocacy and community engagement to deliver solutions that support healthier buildings, healthier people and resilient communities.
apsi SERVICES
Consulting
Our community engagement service focuses on the built environment’s impact on wellness and equitable quality of life.
Engagement
Our work facilitates community participation in strategy, planning and co-design of projects contributing to quality of life solutions.
Advocacy
We write regulatory recommendations and policy statements that promote equitable quality of life and community resilience.
BUILDINGS AND COMMUNITY
ADVOCACY + EDUCATION + POLICY
- Prioritize people and community in planning, development and policy
- Integrate health-based criteria into building codes and policies
- Elevate the role of the built environment in public health conversations
- Educate and raise awareness
- Mainstream the conversation
MAINSTREAM THE CONVERSATION:
- Air quality (indoor and outdoor)
- Heat islands + buildings
- Water and energy + buildings
- Education on what to look for while making building science understandable and important
- Help communities take action
IS YOUR BUILDING HEALTHY?
apsi
Interested in Learning More?
Schedule a consultation today!
Address
3965 E Cat Balue Drive
Phoenix, AZ
Open Hours
Mon – Thurs: 9am – 2pm
Weekends: Closed
Holidays: Closed