Seeing the Invisible: designing for indoor air quality (IAQ)
Seeing the Invisible focuses on enhancing indoor air quality in healthcare environments while addressing environmental impacts.

About the Project
We spend 90% of our time indoors, and the air we breathe in these spaces directly affects our health. However, indoor air quality is influenced by many interconnected factors, making it challenging to communicate clear advice to residents.
Our goal is to provide practical guidance on improving indoor air quality, ultimately enhancing health and well-being. Through Seeing the Invisible, we equip building occupants and the public with valuable information about the causes, effects, and solutions related to indoor air pollution. This research explores an exhibition-based approach to effectively communicate this information, empowering residents to take control of their indoor environmental health.
We are investigating key pollution sources, such as building materials, cleaning products, personal care items, and external pollutants. Additionally, we are exploring ventilation methods and systems to help residents reduce and manage indoor pollutants in their homes.
People
Organisations
NHS Golden Jubilee
NHS Scotland Assure
Events, News

Catalysing Opportunities

Green Futures Storytelling: Creating visions of Hope

Energy and Health, and Improving Indoor Air Quality

SHIFT: Shaping Health in Future Times

V&A Dundee Exhibition

Health Secretary visits to see progress on Green Theatres Programme
Health Secretary Neil Gray MSP visited NHS Golden Jubilee today to learn about its pioneering work on the National Green Theatres Programme and its commitment to becoming Scotland’s greenest hospital. The Centre for Sustainable Delivery’s National Green Theatres Programme is a key initiative supporting NHS Scotland’s mission meet net zero targets by reducing the environmental […]

Next Generation Design Challenge, Judging Panel Announced
Our panel of judges and their work across design, architecture, and healthcare – and the valuable insights and experience they bring to the Design HOPES Next Generation Design Challenge.
