Killing mould with light
A proven technology using UV light to clean air of contaminants is being used in a BRANZ project looking to harness it to remove mould from New Zealand homes.
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A proven technology using UV light to clean air of contaminants is being used in a BRANZ project looking to harness it to remove mould from New Zealand homes.
A recent follow-up of a 2015 survey into the private rental market shows that, while there has been some improvement in securing tenants’ rights and many homes are now insulated, some renters are still reluctant to raise maintenance issues for fear there may be repercussions.
Many people in the housing sector are working hard to make sure that all people in Aotearoa New Zealand have a warm, dry, safe place to call home – essential for thriving communities. A new project is looking at how the way we talk about the issue can deepen understanding and inspire us to act for a better system.
Improving the business skills of owners of small to medium-sized building companies is needed if all parts of a company are to flourish, from business financial performance to employee wellbeing.
As part of a master’s thesis, research explored whether mould estimation software could model the mould growing in New Zealand houses. The aim was to use these models to find effective mould mitigation strategies.
Anecdotally, the builder-client relationship has long been a source of tension and stress for builders and clients. BRANZ has investigated whether there is any evidence to support this and, if so, what impact it is having on the wellbeing of each party.