'Mould food': Former Tasmanian lecturer says modern housing creates unsafe conditions

Adam Holmes
October 16 2019 - 3:00pm
Mould under carpet in a Housing Tasmania house in Devonport. When it appears within the house, it has likely been present for years prior. Picture: Brodie Weeding
Mould under carpet in a Housing Tasmania house in Devonport. When it appears within the house, it has likely been present for years prior. Picture: Brodie Weeding

An architectural scientist who carried out condensation research in Tasmania says an inadequate Australian construction code is failing to stop mould infestations from occurring due to the design of modern houses.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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