MRes in Health and Wellbeing in the Built Environment in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University

Studies on health and wellbeing in constructed spaces examine both beneficial and harmful impacts arising from human-environment relationships. Recognizing how surroundings, especially man-made spaces, influence physical and mental health can enhance living standards and support eco-conscious design and maintenance practices. Such investigations demand collaboration across multiple disciplines, with researchers specializing in environmental psychology, disease patterns, urban development, building design, and social psychology. The team partners with engineering professionals, creative designers, and facility managers to assess how planned and technical environments affect human perceptions and overall wellness.