We are frequently told we should not blame ‘lifestyle choices’ for dampness and mould in rented properties. This has come from the highest levels including publications from the government. However we cannot escape the fact that the way we use and operate our buildings has an impact on how well that building performs.
In this webinar we look at what the term ‘lifestyle’ means and if it considers modern living, expectations and the changes we have made to our homes/buildings to make them more energy efficient. In addition, we will also consider why it is used and why blaming lifestyle can be counterproductive to producing healthy homes.
But we will also look at the otherside of the argument. If it is not lifestyle leading to damp and mould issues, does this mean that it is always the housing provider's fault or is there a bigger picture we should be considering?
Click on the video and watch PCA’s James Berry share his thoughts and guidance.
James joined the PCA team as Technical Manager in 2016 and later became Head of the Technical Department. He is a graduate of the University of Plymouth, where he achieved a BSc (Hons) in Applied Geology but some of his earliest work experience is in the world of preservation, and has held various roles within an industry he now feels proud to represent. James is the lead on the Residential Ventilation Group sector of the PCA and is hugely enthusiastic about the need for improving standards for dampness and ventilation within existing buildings.
In 2023 he joined the senior management team following his promotion to Deputy Chief Executive and is thrilled to begin this next chapter and help drive the association forward into 2024 and beyond.
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