Health Meets Home

In 2017, motivated by their sons’ life-theatening allergies and asthma, and the once in a life-time opportunity to create a future proofed house, Elinor and husband Born embarked on a life-changing building building project with the key objective of achieving a healthy, family home. The family's self-build project took them on a voyage of discovery around health, eco-credentials and sustainability in everything from the building materials to the furnishings they could access and afford. In this podcast, we discuss: - why Elinor & born decided on a self-build - how they built Britain's first 'hypoallergenic home' - getting featured on Grand Designs - how building materials affect our health - the impact of living in their new home a year later Learn more about Elinor & Born's hypoallergenic home here: https://www.healthyhouseheroes.com/ And about their work here: www.DegreeArt.com www.OurParks.org.uk Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from the nation's leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population.

Philippa Charrier is co-founder of innovative company FAT Properties who specialise in developing homes for students that are designed for wellbeing. Philippa and husband Tom have been involved in the built environment all their working lives and their background spans architecture, urban design and landscape, working on high profile urban regeneration projects and residential developments all over the world. Together, they have put those years of design experience into converting unloved properties into exciting and inspiring homes for students and young people. In this podcast we discuss: - Mental health problems in students and young people - The impact of housing on mental health - FAT Properties' 4 stage approach to homes designed for wellbeing - How FAT Properties support their students mental health and wellbeing - Research FAT Properties are conducting to explore housing and mental health in the student population Connect with FAT Properties at: https://fatproperties.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatproperties/ Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from the nation's leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population.

Amos Goldreich is the director of Amos Goldreich Architecture, an award-winning architecture practice who deliver full architectural services in close collaboration with our clients and end users, to create buildings and places which have a positive impact on people’s lives and are a joy to experience. Much of their work has a strong humanitarian focus and the team is passionate about the positive and progressive values that buildings can deliver to people and communities. Jo Ashbridge is founder and director of AzuKo, an architecture charity who dream of a just world, in which every person enjoys the right to dignified living conditions. They design with disadvantaged communities and empower them to create the world they dream of. From housing, sanitation and infrastructure to play and public space, our projects address urgent needs. Our efforts are focused in the UK and Bangladesh. In this podcast we discuss: - The effects of design & architecture on health - Why people hold the answers to the challenges they face - Social housing, lighting and perception of space - How co-working could be a viable solution for homelessness - What can architects do about the postcode lottery impact on health Connect with Amos & Jo at: https://www.agarchitecture.net/ https://azuko.org/ Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from the nation's leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population.

Property Expert, Journalist and TV presenter Kunle Barker began his construction career whilst studying for a MA at the University of Leeds. In 2004, Kunle set up Illustrious Homes, an award winning construction and design management company, specialising in delivering high profile projects, on time, on budget and on quality. To date, he has completed over 8000 residential refurbishments, 120 schools and three sports centre refits as well as countless private renovations. Kunle’s knowledge is in high demand and he has delivered high profile TV projects for Alan Titchmarsh and Sarah Beeny as well as co-presenting the TV shows. He was recently appointed to co-present the new ITV1 primetime show ‘Love Your Home & Garden’ working along side TV veteran Alan Titchmarsh where he was selected for his down to earth credibility and proven business credentials. Regarded highly in the industry, he sits on expert panels for construction and property events working closely with Kevin McCloud. He regularly writes for national publications and Grand Designs Magazine offering expert advice on all things property related. In this podcast we discuss - How Kunle began his career in property & construction - The roadmap to self-build - The house that pays for itself - The health & wellness theme at Grand Designs Live 2019 - The impact of building materials, colour and light on our health Connect with Kunle at: http://www.kunlebarker.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwAr8iKQlM46KZo9vusm3A Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from the nations leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population. Music credit: Jack Patterson Sound engineer: Shaun Crook Recording: The Pod at White City Place, London

John Friis, the co-founder of Watermark Homes, is both a developer and a seasoned property investor. He was once a consultant cardiac anaesthetist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals in London and spent 15 memorable years working in the NHS. John is a founder member of Qandor Property Club and a mentor on the Take AIM mentorship programme for property developers run by the Ocea Group of Southampton. He is a passionate champion of small businesses, of entrepreneurship, and of empowering people to embrace life's possibilities. On this episode we discuss: - The highs and lows of career change - Why it is NEVER too late for a tiger to change it's stripes! - How he got into property development - Why being a property developer is being like an intensive care physician! - Which transferrable skills he now uses most - The housing crisis – and how we reached this point - Affordable homes and what that really means - Challenges developers face in the current market Connect with John at: www.watermarkhomes.co.uk Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from the nations leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population. Music credit: Jack Patterson Sound engineer: Shaun Crook Recording: The Pod at White City Place, London

Steffie Broer is founder of Bright Green Futures, a company specialising in eco self-build communities. She is a Doctor of Engineering and a Chartered Energy Engineer with over 15 years industry experience as an advisor and building homes. Steffie worked on several cutting edge project as a sustainable energy advisor, including feasibility studies for new clean technology and producing sustainable energy strategies for policy makers and property developers. During this time she started to build her own sustainable home with her baby on her back and the life-changing experience that ensued was her motivation for founding Bright Green Futures. In this podcast we discuss: - what sustainable housing & living really means for communities - the snowball effect of living in a sustainable community - how living in a sustainable home is good for your health! - why building in communities can change entire neighbourhoods - the effect of sustainable living on wellbeing Connect with Steffie at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffie-broer-8719aa4b/ https://www.facebook.com/steffie.broer Bright Green Futures www.brightgreenfutures.co.uk https://twitter.com/BGF_Homes https://www.facebook.com/brightgreenfutures/ Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from the nations leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population. Music credit: Jack Patterson Sound engineer: Shaun Crook Recording: The Pod at White City Place, London

Dr Tim Robson OBE is a GP specialising in healthcare for people affected by poverty and homlesnesss, founding trustee of the New Hope charity in Watford and he is also clinical lead for the Pathway Homeless Healthcare team at University College Hospitals London, supporting homeless inpatients and advocating for housing for them On this episode Tim talks to Lafina about why the life expectancy of homeless people is 20 years lower than the general population, the experience that motivated him to start a GP practice to serve the needs of homeless people, and he also shares the story of Pathway, a charity which is transforming health services for homeless people and whose model is being adopted in hospitals throughout the UK. You can find out more about Pathway at https://www.pathway.org.uk. Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from some of the nations leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population. Music credit: Jack Patterson Sound engineer: Shaun Crook Recording: The Pod at White City Place, London

Natalie graduated from Newcastle University in 2014 before moving to London to complete her foundation and core training posts in London and has gained experience in general practice, hospital and community dentistry. In April 2017, her trust was awarded funding for a homeless dental service which she was given the responsibility of setting up. She helped with background work to win additional funding to establish a mobile dental unit in the service. She now helps run this remotely alongside her Special Care Dentistry Registrar training and Clinical Fellowship with the Office of the Chief Dental Officer working across London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Natalie is also a keen Blogger with her website ‘A Tooth Germ’ reaching over 350,000 views and is enrolled on the 2018/19 cohort of the NHS Entrepreneurs where she aims to grow a social enterprise to take lessons from NHS workings to create access to dentistry for vulnerable groups. Connect with Natalie on: Twitter, instagram handles @natb990 Facebook @atoothgerm In this podcast we discuss: - how homelessness affects oral and dental health - the stigma faced by homeless people accessing dental care - innovative solutions for marginalised communities Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from the nations leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population. Music credit: Jack Patterson Sound engineer: Shaun Crook Recording: The Pod at White City Place, London

Paul Gaudin is the CEO of Care Rooms, a company using the rise of the sharing economy to solve some of the biggest problems in global healthcare. Care Rooms crowdsources what is known as ‘intermediate care’, allowing patients to recover in comfort, while tackling social isolation and the growing capacity crisis in the NHS and other global healthcare systems. Paul talks to Lafina about his personal experience that led to the idea for Care Rooms, the effect of loneliness on health, creating caring communities, and the international publicity storm that hit Care Rooms in 2017! You can find out more about Care Rooms at www.carerooms.com Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from some of the nations leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population. Music credit: Jack Patterson Sound engineer: Shaun Crook Recording: The Pod at White City Place, London

Tim Lowe is founder of Lowe Guardians, a cost effective, safe and environmentally friendly solution to the rental / housing crisis facing young Londoners. Earmarked back in 2015 by Estates Gazette as one of 15 young property professional shaping the industry, Tim has grown Lowe Guardians to become one of the leading guardianship companies in the UK. Tim talks to Lafina about his experience living in a converted horse box for his project ‘Lowe Cost Living’, why there are so many empty homes in London, solutions to the affordable housing crisis, micro-living trends and why he thinks rental caps won't work in the long-term. You can find out more about Lowe Guardians at: https://loweguardians.com/ Subscribe to Health Meets Home to learn from leading experts about the impact that housing and architecture have on our health, as well as the innovative solutions emerging to support the changing needs of our population. Music credit: Jack Patterson Sound engineer: Shaun Crook Recording: The Pod at White City Place, London