BEES achieved plenty
Far too many offices are too hot to be comfortable, too cold to be healthy or too dim to see clearly. These are some of the findings of the on-going BRANZ BEES study.
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Far too many offices are too hot to be comfortable, too cold to be healthy or too dim to see clearly. These are some of the findings of the on-going BRANZ BEES study.
The World Health Organization states that breathing healthy indoor air is a basic human right. A promising new technology uses light energy to reduce pollution and improve the quality of our indoor air.
Around 50% of New Zealand homes are affected by mould – an unacceptably high statistic when it is known to cause respiratory and other health issues. Having more resilient houses could improve this.
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.
BRANZ’S Warmer, drier, healthier buildings programme is making progress on understanding how living environments affect our health. Collaborative research is delivering notable outcomes, and this looks set to continue.
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.
An international report finds that healthy workplaces may result in higher productivity. Some of its results mirror work done by BEES on indoor air comfort and the use of natural light.
Just what do Kiwis do to keep their homes free from stuffy air? BRANZ is using science to find the answers and aid in the design of better ventilation systems.