What is it?

A comprehensive review of insights and lessons learned across London boroughs from the Internet of Things (IoT) Damp and Mould Project, an initiative that uses IoT environmental sensors to address damp and mould in social housing. The project, led by the London Office for Technology and Innovation (LOTI) and the Greater London Authority (GLA), supported 16 London boroughs in deploying 155 sensors across their housing stock to monitor environmental risk factors like temperature and humidity. The evaluation identifies benefits, challenges, and actionable recommendations for future scale-up and adoption by other local authorities.

Why was it created?

This evaluation was created to assess the deployment, use, and impact of IoT damp and mould sensors across participating London councils. Specifically, the evaluation aimed to:

• Understand how boroughs have deployed and used damp and mould sensors.
• Explore the benefits and challenges councils experienced during the project.
• Identify the most promising and impactful use cases for replication and scale.

Who should use it?

This resource is useful for:

• Councils looking to implement IoT sensor technology to improve the quality of housing stock.
• Housing officers and data teams involved in managing and addressing damp and mould issues.
• Local authorities interested in proactive and early identification of damp and mould risks.