The physical spaces where people live, work, and play have a profound impact on overall well-being. Urban design, housing quality, transportation access, and green spaces all influence rates of physical activity, chronic disease, and mental health. To address these interconnections, built environment and public health experts collaborate across disciplines to shape healthier communities through thoughtful planning and policy. They assess how factors like walkability, air quality, and access to essential services affect population outcomes and advocate for design strategies that reduce risk and promote wellness.
From reducing heat islands to improving pedestrian safety, changes to infrastructure can directly support healthier lifestyles and more equitable access to care. In these efforts, built environment and public health experts work alongside architects, engineers, urban planners, and community leaders to implement data-driven improvements. They conduct health impact assessments, engage in zoning and land-use discussions, and develop interventions that prioritize health in every stage of development. Their insights ensure that neighborhoods are not only functional but also supportive of physical and mental well-being. By promoting designs that encourage activity, connection, and environmental sustainability, they help create spaces that foster long-term health—transforming the built environment into a vital tool for preventing disease and enhancing quality of life.
Speaker lineup for this track will be announced soon.
Browse all speakers →Objective: Population health outcomes are fundamentally shaped by the urban environments in which people live and work. This research examines the critical intersection of land-use policy, zoning…
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Built Environment and Public Health Experts work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet public health researchers, educators, and policy leaders from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Built Environment and Public Health Experts research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Built Environment and Public Health Experts track is a dedicated stream within IPHC 2027 covering the latest research, innovation, and best practice in Built Environment and Public Health Experts. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Public health researchers, practitioners, epidemiologists, educators, doctoral students, and policy leaders with an interest in Built Environment and Public Health Experts are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. IPHC 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Built Environment and Public Health Experts track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.
