NZ houses are notoriously cold, damp and unhealthy
The Real Problem with NZ Homes Isn’t Just Insulation! Airtightness Is the Missing Piece
Up to 96.4% of Kiwi homes monitored fall below WHO’s recommended indoor temperatures, with just 3.6% of living and sleeping areas reaching the safe 18°C threshold. From mould and asbestos to moisture and underfloor chills, the Architecture Now article “Unhealthy Living” exposes how our housing quietly undermines health, and highlights smart retrofit ideas like heat pumps and flued heating that could help turn the tide.
Intrigued? Click the link below to uncover the hidden health hazards lurking in your home and discover affordable ways to fix them.