The Home Environment

We expect our homes to be comfortable and efficient. House design involves many types of science. The materials scientist is responsible for developing the materials that are used in our homes for their construction as well as the fittings inside the home. Before deciding which material is suitable for a purpose, scientists must understand its properties. An energy consultant may be used to determine how to make our homes and the appliances in them more efficient and safe. Other types of scientist, eg chemists, develop the household products that we use in the home. To be able to do this, they need to understand how different substances interact with each other.

Chemical Building Blocks