The Connection Between Health and Housing
13/09/2024
In a recent episode of the Healthy Homes Hub podcast, Jenny Danson engaged in a captivating conversation with Anneliese Johns, a distinguished expert at the crossroads of health, housing, and social care. The dialogue explored the essential tools, technologies, and strategies needed to improve the health outcomes of social housing residents while also advancing sustainability goals.
Anneliese Johns, whose career has spanned architecture, urban design, and public health, underscored the intrinsic link between the built environment and health. "Well-designed homes can significantly enhance physical, mental, and social well-being," she emphasized. Johns' work with the NHS, Innovate UK, and local authorities has equipped her with insights into how housing policies can be tailored to support better health outcomes.
Available Interventions and Mainstream Challenges
Johns confidently stated that numerous interventions are readily available to shift health outcomes at global, local, and household levels. "There are international collaborations developing metrics for carbon reduction in buildings, and local authorities are using tools to help landlords meet energy performance standards," she said. Highlighting innovative technologies, she added, "IoT devices can monitor indoor air quality and humidity, providing real-time data to maintain healthy living conditions."
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