Do you know that individuals spend approx. 90% of their time living at their homes. So having a healthy and functional environment inside the house is very important in today’s time.
The COVID-19 pandemic has further emphasised on the importance of our indoor environments. As now homes are not just a place where you rest – instead it has transformed into a workplace for working professionals and schools for children.
Our indoor spaces significantly impact our overall well-being and functionality on a day to day basis. That creates the necessity of carefully designing and constructing indoor environments that affect our lives.
Recent research has also highlighted the severity of indoor environmental issues. In owner-occupied and socially rented homes, numerous serious noise hazards were reported.
These hazards result in increased healthcare costs, while the cost of reducing them is quite economical. By addressing these issues a person improves his living conditions that results in creation of a healthy environment for the family.
Actions for Local Authorities
Local authorities in India play a very important role in maintaining a healthy indoor environment for houses within their jurisdictions. By setting up noise control standards for all the new house constructions in their area.
Additionally, for social housing retrofits funded by government initiatives, authorities can mandate the use of non-combustible insulation with good acoustic products.
Indian Standards and Initiatives
In India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) creates guidelines for noise control in buildings. The National Building Code of India (NBC) includes specifications and all rules for sound insulation and noise reduction.
Local authorities can adapt to these standards and ensure that all the new constructions and renovations provide a healthier living environment.
Government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) can incorporate noise control measures into their criteria for affordable housing projects.
Ensuring that homes built under these schemes are not only affordable for everyone but also healthy and can significantly improve the quality of life.
How BM Insulations Can Help You
At BM Insulations, we offer products that specialise in reducing the impact of noise within well-designed indoor buildings. As the choice of building materials can significantly affect the level of noise from both internal and external sources.
So if you want to improve your indoor environments you can get in touch with us and we will help you from start to end.
Practical Tips for Homeowners
Here are some DIY tips which you can follow to improve your indoor environment:
- Soundproofing with Soft Furnishings: Using thick curtains, rugs, and upholstered furniture can help reduce indoor noise levels.
- Indoor Plants for Air Quality: Plants like Aloe Vera, Snake Plant, and Spider Plants can improve air quality.
- Proper Ventilation: Ensure good ventilation to reduce indoor pollutants and moisture, which can contribute to health problems.
- Eco-friendly Materials: Using low-VOC paints and sustainable materials can create a healthier indoor environment.
