Health Meets Home

Dr Lafina Diamandis
Health Meets Home

Health Meets Home dives into the fascinating relationship between health, housing and why the places we live influence our behaviour, physical and mental health. Hosted by doctor, author and property enthusiast Dr Lafina Diamandis, tune in to hear from some of the nation's leading experts on health and housing and discover the latest innovations being developed to meet the changing needs of our population.

Episodes

  1. Amos Goldreich & Jo Ashbridge on design & architecture with a social impact

    30/09/2019

    Amos Goldreich & Jo Ashbridge on design & architecture with a social impact

    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.

    45 min
  2. Kunle Barker on health & wellbeing in housing & construction

    19/09/2019

    Kunle Barker on health & wellbeing in housing & construction

    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

    45 min
4.9
out of 5
26 Ratings

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Health Meets Home dives into the fascinating relationship between health, housing and why the places we live influence our behaviour, physical and mental health. Hosted by doctor, author and property enthusiast Dr Lafina Diamandis, tune in to hear from some of the nation's leading experts on health and housing and discover the latest innovations being developed to meet the changing needs of our population.

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