Friendly bioadhesive
Ideally, architects, designers and homeowners could specify and use sustainable, formaldehyde-free, locally sourced and made products. New bioadhesives developed at Scion are bringing this possibility closer.
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Ideally, architects, designers and homeowners could specify and use sustainable, formaldehyde-free, locally sourced and made products. New bioadhesives developed at Scion are bringing this possibility closer.
Plus: Call to action over climate change
Perversely, the draught-free, airtight homes of today might be harbouring plenty of internal moisture. Well designed ventilation is needed to manage this moisture and avoid the perils of mould and health issues.
BRANZ’s new Warmer, Drier, Healthier Buildings programme is taking a holistic and collaborative approach to explore the issues and find solutions that allow buildings to be warm, dry and healthy.
When 14 homes were assessed in Tamaki, Auckland, it was clear the poor condition of many had been costly in financial and health terms. It’s a lesson in why putting off maintenance is a bad idea.
Guidance on dealing with meth-contaminated buildings will soon be available. Proposed standard NZS 8510 will guide testing and remediation of properties used for the manufacture or use of methamphetamine.
Early results from the latest House Condition Survey indicate the continued presence of mould in over half the properties. This is bad news, as evidence links mould and damp houses with poor health and social wellbeing.
By following some easy to implement practices, occupants in a new centrally heated home were able to reduce high levels of internal moisture and enjoy a comfortable indoor environment.
Research shows that improving the condition of damp, cold, overcrowded housing results in healthier, more productive occupants and ultimately fewer financial demands on the health system.