Microbes, Social Equity, and How Designers Can Help

This lecture explores the intersection between microbiology and sustainable architecture. It delves into how understanding microbial ecosystems can enhance building design and architecture, contributing to more sustainable, health-supporting environments. By applying knowledge from microbial ecology—such as the behavior, interactions, and benefits of microbes within ecosystems—the talk aims to inspire innovative approaches in architecture that can promote better indoor air quality, support beneficial microbes, and reduce environmental impacts. This fusion of disciplines highlights how microbial insights can help shape the design of buildings that are both eco-friendly and conducive to human well-being.