Housing design to reduce Overheating and Malaria risk in indoor Environments (HOME)

HOME studies the dual burden of malaria risks and heat stress risks in low-income homes in Kenya post malaria prevention intervention implementation. 

The objectives are to understand the current mosquito-prevention house modification practices and determine the magnitude of indoor heat stress caused by these modification practices. We will then propose optimised and acceptable house designs and modifications to reduce indoor heat stress and mosquito entry in low-income rural housing, and develop an integrated evidence-based design guideline to inform the policy makers, NGOs and local residents for improved living standards.