This event marks the launch of two AHRC-funded research projects within the GTE Hub’s Design HOPES initiative: Rhythms and Rhymes and Seeing the Invisible. It will introduce the projects and the interactive exhibitions designed for data collection.

With Rhythms and Rhymes, we are working to better understand how healthcare professionals perceive the relationship between energy use in homes and its impact on health. Issues like thermal comfort, nutrition, and mental health are all linked to energy use, yet these connections are often overlooked in healthcare settings. Our exhibition invites healthcare professionals to explore these links and share their perspectives.

Through Seeing the Invisible, we aim to address the complexity of communicating about indoor air quality. Confusing or overly technical information can make it difficult for people to take action in their homes. Our interactive models provide clear, actionable solutions for improving air quality, encouraging attendees to engage with the ideas and offer feedback.

The event focuses on fostering a deeper understanding of the critical links between energy, health, and indoor air quality. By combining innovative exhibitions with data collection, it aims to drive meaningful change in both professional and residential contexts.

This event is intended for those working in the healthcare sector.