Heating for Health: Why Radiators, Placement and Temperature Matter More Than We Think
11/02/2026
Jenny Danson
When we talk about healthy homes, we often jump straight to ventilation, insulation or retrofit measures. All critical, of course. But heating, particularly how we design and deliver it, plays a far bigger role in health, comfort and building performance than it’s often given credit for.
At a recent Zehnder Academy session on Heating for Form and Function, one message came through loud and clear: ventilation alone will not prevent condensation or mould. Heating is not just about warmth, it’s about wellbeing.
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