The Research Perspective: Creating Healthy Homes
05/06/2025
Andy Cameron-Smith
Can our homes act as health interventions? In this thought-provoking session from the Summer Ideas Exchange, Annalise and Brendon challenged us to rethink the purpose and potential of housing—shifting the narrative from bricks and mortar to wellbeing and prevention. Drawing on years of academic research and real-world policy experience, they explored how homes can be designed not just to shelter, but to heal, protect, and enhance lives.
Although Brendon was unable to attend due to illness, the session was led in conversation with Annalise Johns, Director at the Institute of Healthy Urban Living, alongside Andy from Healthy Homes Hub.
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