policy-brief-chang.pdf (192.54 kB)
Policy Briefing: Climate, Housing and Health Profiling: Promoting housing quality to improve health and wellbeing
online resource
posted on 2019-05-31, 00:37 authored by Alice Chang-RichardsAlice Chang-Richards, Kevin I-Kai WangKevin I-Kai Wang, Bapon FakhruddinBapon Fakhruddin, Elsie HoElsie Ho, Suzanne WoodwardSuzanne WoodwardNew Zealand’s existing housing stock is subject to rapid aging and deteriorated conditions, due to the low replacement rate and lack of maintenance. Dampness conditions such as mould are visible in nearly half of all houses, with a slightly higher prevalence in rental properties. The overall indoor air quality of houses is potentially harmful to the health of household occupants.
History
Publisher
University of AucklandContact
s.woodward@auckland.ac.nzUsage metrics
Categories
Keywords
housing policy reformhousing improvement interventionshousing environmentsPublic Policy Issuesclimate change awarenessNew ZealandHousing Markets, Development, ManagementHealth PolicyEcological Impacts of Climate ChangeUrban PolicyArchitectural Science and Technology (incl. Acoustics, Lighting, Structure and Ecologically Sustainable Design)Public Policy