In this PBC article, Ross Shenton, our co-founder, shares why it's vital to focus on more than just the quantity of new homes to meet the UK's housing targets. Ross's insights stem from his personal experience—living in a mould-affected home over twenty years ago—which became a key motivation in founding Sano. Millions of UK homes still face issues like poor ventilation, mould, and dampness, which pose serious health risks. As Ross explains, energy-efficient, modern, airtight homes often trap moisture, leading to problems that can harm a home's structure and its occupants' health. Looking forward, Ross envisions a future where AI-driven systems help monitor and manage indoor air quality, keeping homes healthy without constant oversight. You can read the article in full to learn more about the two key ventilation strategies emerging from this.
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The Problems With Ventilation In Social Housing; Ventilation is increasingly becoming the challenge that social housing companies face. Proper Ventilation is important in every habitable space, especially in homes because we spend around 90% of our time inside. Without sufficient ventilation, stale air is trapped within buildings causing build up of pollutants and moisture. This causes damage to both structure of buildings and occupant health. Want to find out more? See how VENTI-Group are actively working with #socialhousing , #maintenance and #retrofit companies to address the challenge of efficient #ventilation & combat #mould and #damp on our recently published blog; https://lnkd.in/escikUcz
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Today's top health and safety article 🦺 Why housing providers must prioritise healthy homes to meet the UK’s housing targets 🏘️ Ross Shenton, co-founder of Sano examines why it is crucial that healthy homes be a part of the plans to meet the UK’s housing targets Over 20 years ago, I lived in a house plagued by mould. It was a seemingly small issue at the time, but the impact it had on my long-term health is profound and a driving force in founding Sano. Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/88Ku (PBC Today & BIM Today) #healthandsafety #housingtarget
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NEW RECORDING - We explain the considerations for addressing health, comfort and efficiency in your home here: https://buff.ly/4fdYSUj #realestate #housing #health #energybills #inflation
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Reforms in the private rented sector (PRS) are ongoing, with healthy homes emerging as a top priority. 🏠🌱 The Healthy Homes Bill, currently progressing through legislation, aims to ensure that new homes prioritise resident wellbeing. Our latest blog explores the impact of this bill on the PRS, summarising its key principles and discussing its potential effects on housing standards. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eq6BM5B3 #HealthyHomes #PRSReforms #HousingStandards
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The Healthy Homes Standards in NZ are here to ensure that every rental home provides a safe, warm, and healthy living environment. Imagine a home where the indoor temperature is just right, the air is fresh, and the risk of dampness and mold is minimized. These standards are designed to achieve just that, addressing key aspects like heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress, and drainage. Want to attract and retain high-quality tenants? Implementing the Healthy Homes Standards not only makes your property more appealing but also protects your investment by reducing maintenance costs and extending the lifespan of your property. Plus, you'll be compliant with the law, avoiding potential fines and disputes. Take the first step towards a healthier home today! Contact us for a comprehensive assessment of your property and find out how you can meet the Healthy Homes Standards. Your tenants will thank you, and so will your future self. Don’t wait—create a healthier, happier home now!
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💲Australia's housing crisis is hidden health crisis. My latest article in The Conversation has resonated strongly (12K+ reads in <24 hours). It exposes the shocking reality of "hot bedding" where up to 20 people share a two-bedroom apartment in Sydney, and health and safety risks. 🌍 This ties directly to the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024, which highlights a critical triple threat for Australia 1) Economic downturn 2) Rising inflation 3) Mounting household debt The impact? Ongoing housing affordability crisis and cost-of-living crisis. Low-income and marginalised households will bear the heaviest burden for the next decade. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfNcnMsY #TheConversation #HousingCrisis #PublicHealth #Australia #EconomicCrisis
20 people in a two-bedroom apartment: the growing health and safety risks of ‘hot bedding’
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Check out these key findings...so much we can do to make buildings better for humans and the environment.
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More great work from Habitable (formerly Healthy Building Network), with the Advancing Health and Equity through Better Building Products report. The report focuses on products used in 36 affordable housing projects in Minnesota, evaluating the potential health impacts across a wide range of product categories. It's no surprise, but "nearly 70% of the product types commonly specified across all five product categories are ranked red or orange by Informed™." Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dByR24UR
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One curious aspect about property tax is that one type of business is allowed to pay private property tax rates on assets which they own for the purpose of generating an income. These are rental properties owned by investors. A fair and correct change is for states to ask rental property owners to pay commercial property tax on their investments. This simple state vote would close a loophole in the tax system, provide needed additional revenues for infrastructure, tilt the housing market back slightly in favour of first home buyers and allow for property tax reductions for small businesses and elderly low income home owners
**Update: This webinar is now sold out. A recording will be made available in the days following. Housing can appear affordable even though it is of such poor quality it affects people’s health, is expensive to heat and cool, or it is located far from employment, with higher commuting costs. So, what should be considered in measuring the real affordability of a home? Join us online this Wednesday 9 October 2024 at 12.00-1.00pm AEDT for a discussion with guest speakers Adam Crowe of Curtin University and Professor Rob Stokes of Macquarie University. The discussion will explore new AHURI research findings on factors that should be included when considering what makes a home genuinely affordable. Register now: https://ow.ly/X3Ze50TCT8O #affordablehousing
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An important topic - Ventilation Challenges in Social Housing. Take a look at Airflow’s latest report. #ventilation #sociallandlords #livingconditions #mould #healthandwellbeing
"We often talk about heating and energy, but ventilation is often pushed to the side as a topic. Whilst staying warm is undoubtedly important, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of ventilation. The two are, in fact, connected and both are critical to a healthy, comfortable indoor environment." Find out more from today's guest writer piece with Alan S., MD of Airflow Developments Ltd
Addressing ventilation in social housing | FM Business Daily News
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Inspired by World Health Day, we’ve taken a look at the impact of housing quality on health according to some of the common housing health risks identified by the World Health Organisation: 🥶 Low indoor temperatures 🥵 High indoor temperatures 😷 Air quality 🤢 Damp and mould We believe everyone has the right to a healthy home. We also know that a holistic approach to building design and construction factoring in benefits such as energy efficiency, thermal performance, good air quality, acoustic performance and condensation management, can help create indoor environments that support good health and wellbeing. Read our overview of these risks and how to address them on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gfHA7yr8 #fletcherinsulation #beyondgreatinsulation #worldhealthday #healthyhousing #healthyhomes #healthyhome #buildingbettertogether #insulationsolutions
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