Housing and toiora (wellbeing)
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Wu, Lian
Su, Bin
Su, Bin
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2025
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Conference Contribution - Oral Presentation
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Aotearoa
New Zealand
indoor health
houses
respiratory health
relative humidity
indoor moisture control
indoor health condition
dust mites
mould
Māori health
New Zealand
indoor health
houses
respiratory health
relative humidity
indoor moisture control
indoor health condition
dust mites
mould
Māori health
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Wu, L., & Su, B. (2026, December, 2). Housing and toiora (wellbeing). 2025 Unitec Healthcare Symposium for MI and Nursing. Waitakere, Auckland, New Zealand
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/7231
Abstract
03 Key Research Findings
The research investigated the relationships between indoor thermal conditions (temperature and humidity), housing quality, and respiratory health, focusing on dust mites, mould spores, and thermal mass in Māori homes and classrooms. Findings revealed that maintaining indoor temperatures above 16°C and relative humidity below 75% near floors suppresses dust mites and mould, while thermal mass stabilizes conditions, improving health outcomes
04 Practical Recommendations
The recommendations emphasize incorporating thermal mass in buildings to stabilize indoor temperatures and control humidity, which suppresses dust mites and mould growth. Proper ventilation and maintaining temperatures above 16°C are critical to reducing respiratory health risks and improving overall wellbeing.
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