With air pollution reaching hazardous levels in many cities around the world, addressing its sources within the built environment has become more urgent than ever. The time is here to foster cross-sector dialogue and highlight actionable pathways for building healthier and resilient urban spaces. This session will deliberate on feasible and affordable solutions to combat air pollution through the building and construction sector. Experts will discuss the role of green buildings, passive design, indoor air quality management, afforestation and urban planning in mitigating pollution exposure. Innovative strategies such as integration of air quality metrics in building regulations amongst many others will be identified.
Chair: Prof. Mukesh Khare, Ph.D., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi