Biology and the built environment

At BioBE We:

Develop hypothesis-driven, evidence-based approaches to better understand the microbiome of the built environment

Research with the goal of improving human health and environmental sustainability

Collaborate with industry partners and our allied organizations, The Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory and The Institute for Health in the Built Environment

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Recent News

Welcome Amanda: New Post-Doctoral Fellow in Microbial Ecology

A heartfelt welcome to our new Post-Doctoral Fellow, Amanda Pesqueira Schiff! Amanda is an animal enthusiast and an expert in microbial ecology. Her previous work won the North America and Global Undergraduate Award at the Alltech Young Scientist competition, and...

Aerosol Surveillance: Detection & Prevention of COVID-19

COVID seems like it is here to stay, and as we move into an endemic era, we need reliable and cost-effective solutions to support safe indoor congregation. If air contamination levels can be examined in buildings, we may be able to better control and identify COVID-19...

Seeking Postdoctoral Scholar in Microbial Ecology

The Biology and the Built Environment Center and IHBE are looking to add a post-doc to the team! Help us investigate fundamental questions surrounding the role of microorganisms in the built environment and in relation to human health outcomes. The position is open...

COVID-19 and the Built Environment

As corporate entities, city, county, state and federal governments around the world take action against the spread of COVID-19, the built environment has been thrust onto center stage with a prominent role. Therefore, the unique expertise of researchers at the...

02/15/2020 Remembering GZ Brown

With the recent passing of one of our dearest members, founders and influencers; we are remembering GZ “Charlie” Brown with high regards knowing how much he impacted architecture and everyone around him throughout his life. Specifically, his time here at the...

Latest Publication from BioBE!

This past January 2020, the publication How Light Exposure Changes Bacterial Communities in Household Dust was published under new discovery at Frontiers for Young Minds. The full article can be read here on their website. Rosenberg, S., Ishaq, S., May, J., and...