Retrofit technical considerations
Breathing easy: the critical role of ventilation in retrofitting
Introduction
Jonathan Newton speaks with Jenny Danson, CEO of the Healthy Homes Hub, about the critical role of ventilation in home retrofitting. Jenny highlights how poor ventilation can harm residents’ health and stresses the need to go beyond minimum compliance by designing systems that suit real-life use. The discussion reinforces the importance of putting health at the center of retrofit projects through simple, effective solutions, resident education, and long-term monitoring to ensure healthier, future-proofed homes.
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Published: 17 June 2026
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