SA Affordable Housing September / October 2018 // Issue: 72 | Page 10

NEWS How ceilings impact your home comfort The homes we live in can potentially impact our health and overall sense of comfort and wellbeing – but to what end? We examine how to make your home more comfortable in colder months, without compromising style or lifestyle. I an Winroth, head of sales at leading interior building solutions group, Saint-Gobain Gyproc, says h ome layouts are evolving to cater more for individuals whose lifestyles centre on family, work and entertainment. With the ever-in- creasing need to balance these elements more families are opting for open plan homes where light and views across living areas are free flowing. While this is conducive to contemporary living, it can also mean a less cosy environment in colder months as cool air flo