Explore the living house

Air leakage, insulation, ventilation, frost, ducts and roof-deck moisture.

Ground moisture, drainage, masonry, odors, humidity and plumbing pathways.

Water use, wet-room layers, drains, plumbing, ventilation and surface condensation.

Overnight humidity, cold surfaces, closed doors, odors, airflow and comfort.

Outlets, panels, wiring, fixtures, equipment heat and critical warning signs.

Movement, cracking, settlement, drainage, soil and structural load paths.

Water, drain, power, exhaust and fuel connections serving household appliances.

Foundations, beams, columns, bearing walls, floors and roof framing that carry loads.

Fuel-burning appliances, chimneys, vents and the air required for safe combustion.

Equipment and ducts that remove heat and moisture from indoor air.

Pressurized pipes, valves, connectors and fixtures that deliver water through the house.

The pipe network that carries wastewater while balancing pressure and blocking sewer gases.

Terminal delivering conditioned or outdoor air into a room.

Access opening through the ceiling air and thermal control layers.

Mechanical extract point intended to remove humid air near its source.

Appliance heating water for space heating or domestic use.

Device intended to warn of dangerous carbon monoxide levels.

Masonry or metal flue enclosure crossing the roof and interior assemblies.

Layered roof covering affected by age, wind, heat and flashing details.

Absorbs and releases rainwater through units and mortar joints.

Can conceal dampness, odors and residues beneath a dry-feeling surface.

Heavy drain pipe that can corrode internally and crack at hubs or thin sections.

Hygroscopic fiber insulation that can store moisture and settle when wetted.

A rigid exterior or interior coating that can crack, debond or trap moisture.

Early cavity construction, solid floors and later retrofits often coexist.

Cavity walls, suspended floors and original ventilation details may have changed over time.

Material shortages, repairs and later upgrades can create mixed assemblies.

Post-war construction commonly combines simple envelopes with decades of alterations.

New materials, flatter roofs and services concealed in assemblies become more common.

Energy changes, slab construction and mechanical extract systems require period-aware interpretation.

Salt deposition, wind-driven rain and corrosion affect materials and equipment.

Long heating seasons create strong indoor-to-outdoor temperature and vapor differences.

Solar heat, large daily swings and limited rainfall create a different moisture profile.

Warm moist outdoor air can condense on cooled surfaces and enter under pressure.

Moderate temperatures, frequent rain and wind-driven moisture influence envelopes.

Both heating and cooling seasons create changing vapor and condensation directions.