Briefing 1/2019: why good health begins in a good home

Good health can come from many sources, but perhaps none is as overlooked as the value of a good building. We spend about 90% of our lives indoors, and a building’s temperature, lighting, humidity, draughts and noise can determine our vulnerability to illness, and even our mood and mental wellbeing. The World Health Organisation estimates that 4.3 million people die prematurely each year from exposure to indoor air pollutants.

The Renovate Europe Campaign’s briefing and its one-page infographic set out why health renovations of homes, schools, hospitals and offices are worth carrying out.