Research from Energy House Labs that could help social housing providers identify damp, mould and poor indoor environmental conditions was recently showcased at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) Connected Homes event.
Dr Ioannis Paraskevas, Head of the Smart Meters > Smart Homes Lab, presented an innovative solution that has the potential to monitor indoor temperature and humidity without relying on residents’ domestic WiFi networks. Instead, the technology uses the existing smart metering communications infrastructure, offering a practical approach that could support healthier homes while reducing reliance on third-party connectivity solutions.
Delivered through GMCA’s Connected Homes and Inclusive Places programme and funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the event brought together leaders from social housing, local government, healthcare and technology to explore how digital innovation can improve living conditions.
The concept generated significant interest among attendees and received positive feedback from representatives across the social housing, technology and public sectors.
John Duncan, GMCA’s Connected Places Lead, praised the work of Dr Paraskevas and the Smart Meters > Smart Homes Lab, highlighting the impact of its collaborative research with industry. He also recognised the wider contribution of Energy House Labs through its inclusion in the Greater Manchester Digital Blueprint.
The event provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the innovative research taking place within Energy House Labs while strengthening collaboration with organisations working to improve health outcomes and living conditions for social housing residents.
Congratulations to Ioannis on showcasing this important research and representing Energy House Labs at the event.