CoBE tool: Where energy, health and urban environments converge
CoBE tool: Where energy, health and urban environments converge
Can building design improve public health? CoBE proves it can. This pioneering tool translates energy data into measurable health benefits, enabling the creation of healthier and more sustainable spaces. Discover how architecture can become a force for wellbeing.
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The Co-Benefits of the Built Environment (CoBE) tool, developed by Harvard’s Healthy Buildings team, enables project leaders and decision-makers to assess how building energy consumption impacts the health of individuals and communities.
Through an intuitive interface, CoBE translates technical energy data into quantifiable health outcomes, supporting the integration of public health considerations into the design and management of the built environment.
Designed for both individual projects and building portfolios, the platform allows users to input data manually or via spreadsheets, accommodating varying levels of complexity.
This tool promotes a holistic vision of sustainability, where energy efficiency not only reduces emissions but also enhances urban quality of life by mitigating health issues linked to environmental pollution.